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Trichostasis spinulosa on the nose - multiple hairs emanate from a single follicle
Keywords: Comedo-like appearance, Discrete inflammatory follicular papules, Female, Follicular disorder, Multiple pustules, Nose
Trichostasis spinulosa affects the skin of the nose of adults, and is often confused with blackheads. Lesions may also occur on the scalp, chest, back and elsewhere. It can affect both men and women and usually occurs in older adults. It is rarely seen in children.
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