Central core or plug of white, cheesy or waxy material
Painless
Single or multiple (usually multiple)
Common locations in children: face, trunk, limbs
Common locations in adults: genitals, abdomen, inner thigh
Signs and tests:
Diagnosis is based on the appearance of the lesion and can be confirmed by a skin biopsy. The health care provider should examine the lesion to rule out other disorders and to determine other underlying disorders.
References:
Cohen J, Powderly WG. Infectious Diseases. 2nd ed. New York, NY: Elsevier; 2004:2053-2056.
Review Date: 10/31/2005
Reviewed By: Thomas A. Owens, M.D., Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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