Nevus comedonicus syndrome

Nevus comedonicus syndrome

Definition

A rare developmental skin condition consisting of abnormal pilosebaceous follicle development. It is characterized by linear or band-like distributions of groups of comedones, usually on the face, neck, upper arm, chest, and abdomen, that appear at birth or in childhood.

Also known as acne Nevus, acneiform Nevus, comedo Nevus, Nevus comedonicus, nevus comedonicus, somatic, pilosebaceous nevoid disorder — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Integumental system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0