Fibrofolliculoma


Treatment: Solitary fibrofolliculomas can be removed completely with the shave removal technique. This gives excellent cosmetic results, and the tumors are unlikely to recur. Multiple tumors are more difficult to remove; laser resurfacing, dermabrasion, and chemical peeling have all been used with varying results. The recognition of multiple fibrofolliculomas or trichodiscomas necessitates screening for Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome.


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Aug 11, 2016 | Posted by in Dermatology | Comments Off on Fibrofolliculoma

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