Erythema annulare centrifugum is one of the figurate erythemas which clinically presents by annular, polycylic, erythematous plaques which is characterized by scaling behind the progressing edge. It is considered to be a hypersensitivity reaction to an antigen. Various etiological factors like cutaneous or systemic infections, drugs, malignancy, pregnancy are considered. Hereby we report a case of erythema annulare centrifugum which was treated for long period of time considering to be a dermatophytosis. This report highlights the need to be vigilant for diagnosing this condition in patients presenting with erythematous annular plaques.
Nevus Comedonicus (NC), also known as comedone nevus, is a rare type of epidermal nevus. It can be a part of the Nevus Comedonicus syndrome,
a neurocutaneous disorder with ocular, skeletal and central nervous system symptoms. It is characterized by numerous dilated follicular openings
with keratin plugs. Hereby, we report a case of Nevus Comedonicus.
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