A MALE WITH HYPERKERATOSIS OF AREOLA ASSOCIATED WITH CHRONIC ECZEMA

Abstract

Hyperkeratosis of the nipple and areola (HNA) is a rare disorder characterized by verrucous thickening and brown pigmentation of the nipple and areola. HNA is very rarely seen in men and generally has been reported to be related to hormonal therapy. Here, we report a male patient who developed verrucous brown pigmentation on his areola for the last two years and who had no association with hormonal therapy but with chronic eczema.

Keywords

• Hyperkeratosis,nipple,areola,eczema,obesity

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