Bonbon toffee sign: A new dermatoscopic feature for sebaceous hyperplasia
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, vol.22, no.10, pp.1200-1202, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 22 Issue: 10
- Publication Date: 2008
- Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2008.02827.x
- Journal Name: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.1200-1202
- Keywords: Dermatoscopy, Sebaceous hyperplasia
- Lokman Hekim University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Introduction: Sebaceous hyperplasia is a benign proliferation of the sebaceous gland. In this study, we tried to define the dermatoscopic features of sebaceous hyperplasia, which will help to minimize misdiagnoses. Material and method: Seventeen patients with 30 sebaceous hyperplasia lesions were included in the study. All the lesions were evaluated dermatoscopically. Results: Cumulus sign, crown vessels, and milia-like cysts were detected in 100%, 86.6%, 53.3% of the lesions, respectively. In 80% of the lesions, the bonbon toffee sign was detected. Conclusion: During this study, we observed a feature with central umbilication surrounded by cumulus sign in 80% of our cases, and we named this entity as the 'Bonbon toffee sign', which resembled us 'bonbon toffee'. We think the 'bonbon toffee sign' is a simple and easily recognizable phrase, and it can be used as a new terminology in dermatoscopic diagnosis of sebaceous hyperplasia. © 2008 The Authors.