Colloid Milium

Document Type : Case Report

Authors

1 Assistant Professor, Skin and Stem Cell Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran AND Skin Diseases AND Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan Iran

3 Associate Professor, Skin and Stem Cell Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Background: Colloid milium is a rare cutaneous condition with at least, three distinct subtypes, characterized clinically by the development of yellowish translucent papules or plaques on sun-exposed skin, and histologically by the presence of colloid in the dermal papillae.Case Report: We present a man with multiple small papules on dorsum of his hands pathologically confirmed to be colloid milium. Colloid milium is more commonly observed in fair-skin patients and remain unchanged; however, our patient had dark skin type (Fitzpatrick skin type III) and lesions were increasing in summer and decreasing in winter.Conclusion: This case emphasizes the close relationship between long-term sun exposure and adult colloid milium. 

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 32, Issue 317 - Serial Number 317
November and December 2015
Pages 2343-2348

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  • Receive Date: 09 November 2014
  • Revise Date: 28 April 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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