Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli. Case reports

Area of Science:

• Dermatology and clinical case reporting.

Background:

• Erythromelanosis follicularis of the face and neck is a rare dermatological condition with an unknown cause.
• The condition is characterized by specific clinical features localized to the peri-auricular area.

Observation:

• The typical presentation includes reddish-brown pigmentation, telangiectatic vessels, and pale follicular papules.
• Historically, this asymptomatic condition has been exclusively documented in males.

Findings:

• This report presents two novel cases of erythromelanosis follicularis of the face and neck.
• The cases involve a young boy and a young adult female, challenging the previously observed gender predilection.

Implications:

• The inclusion of a female patient broadens the known demographic for erythromelanosis follicularis.
• This finding may prompt further research into the etiology and potential variations of the condition.