Familial Dyskeratotic Comedones – A Rare Case Report

Abstract

Familial dyskeratotic comedones (FDC) is a rare autosomal dominant inherited condition, characterized by widespread, symmetrically scattered, comedone-like, hyperkeratotic papules, which are cosmetically unappealing. Lesions show a predilection to involve the trunk, arms and face and appear around puberty. The lesions are usually asymptomatic and worsen gradually with time. Histology shows invagination of the epidermis with a lamellar keratinous plug and focal evidence of dyskeratosis. This condition is generally refractory to therapy. We report here a case with this rare disorder.