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. 2013 Sep;58(5):408.
doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.117347.

Nevoid Hyperkeratosis of the Nipple and/or Areola: Treatment with Topical Steroid

Alireza Ghanadan  1 , Kamran Balighi, Somayeh Khezri, Kambiz Kamyabhesari
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Nevoid Hyperkeratosis of the Nipple and/or Areola: Treatment with Topical Steroid

Alireza Ghanadan et al. Indian J Dermatol. 2013 Sep.

Abstract

Nevoid hyperkeratosis of the nipple and/or areola (NHNA) is a rare and benign disease, with poorly understood etiology and no definite therapeutic plan. Hereby, we report another case of NHNA, discuss about its clinical and histopathological features, differential diagnosis, and responsiveness to topical steroid.

Keywords: Nevoid hyperkeratosis; mometasone furoate cream 0.1%; nipple and areola.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Diffuse verrucous thickening of areolas
Figure 2
Figure 2
Photomicrograph of the areola biopsy. Note the diagnostic filiform downward acanthosis and anastomizing rete ridges (H and E, magnification ×10)
Figure 3
Figure 3
Acceptable improvement, 1 month after topical steroid therapy
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