Reactive hypertrophy of the nipples in a patient with atopic dermatitis.

Authors :: Kim, J. H.
Kim, H. J.
Lee, K. G.
Yi, S. M.
Kim, I.-H.
Ro, K. W.
Source :: Clinical & Experimental Dermatology. Apr2012, Vol. 37 Issue 3, p303-305. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: The article presents a case study of a 14-year old girl presented with a 2-year history of gradual enlargement of both nipples and was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (AD). It states that there was a presence of lichenification in the flexural areas, and the right nipple have an abscess formation spongiosis. It also says that the appearance of nipple eczema has developed reactive to hypertrophy and repetitive scratching.