Hidradenitis suppurativa, Dowling–Degos and multiple epidermal cysts: a new follicular occlusion triad

WJ Loo, E Rytina, PM Todd - Clinical and experimental …, 2004 - academic.oup.com
WJ Loo, E Rytina, PM Todd
Clinical and experimental dermatology, 2004academic.oup.com
This case illustrates the rare association between hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and
Dowling–Degos disease (DDD). Furthermore the association of HS, DDD and multiple
epidermal cysts has not to our knowledge been described before, but their coexistence in
the same patient is likely to reflect the same follicular anomaly. It is possible that a single
underlying defect of follicular proliferation may account for the coexistence of these
conditions.
Summary
This case illustrates the rare association between hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and Dowling–Degos disease (DDD). Furthermore the association of HS, DDD and multiple epidermal cysts has not to our knowledge been described before, but their coexistence in the same patient is likely to reflect the same follicular anomaly. It is possible that a single underlying defect of follicular proliferation may account for the coexistence of these conditions.
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