Hair follicle tumor

Hair follicle tumor (trichofolliculoma), also known as hair follicle epithelioma or hair follicle nevus, is a benign tumor derived from hair follicle tissue. Occurs on the head and face. The skin lesions are characterized by pimples with hair and sebaceous discharge. Surgical resection is the main treatment.

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