Atheroma

Atheromas are benign epidermal cysts filled with sebum, keratin, and epithelial cells from hair follicles. They range in size from a pea to an egg and appear white, skin-colored, or red, mostly occurring in middle and later life. Diagnosis is made through a clinical exam and confirmed by detailed histopathological analysis.

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Atheromas are epidermal cysts filled with sebum, keratin and hair follicle epithelial cells. They range in size from a pea to an egg and may appear white, skin-colored or reddish. They most commonly occur in middle and later life.

Diagnosis is made through clinical examination and confirmed by histopathological analysis.

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