Unilateral Nevoid Hyperkeratosis of the Nipple and Areola Treated Successfully With Carbon Dioxide Laser

Abstract

Nevoid hyperkeratosis of the nipple and areola (NHNA), is a rare benign condition characterized by papular warty excrescences on the nipple, the areola or both. We report a female patient with this rare condition appeared in postpartum and treated successfully by carbon dioxide laser.

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S Elloudi

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  • EP ID EP211326
  • DOI 10.19070/2332-2977-SI01001
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S Elloudi (2016). Unilateral Nevoid Hyperkeratosis of the Nipple and Areola Treated Successfully With Carbon Dioxide Laser. International Journal of Clinical Dermatology & Research (IJCDR), 0(1), 1-4. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-211326