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(A) A large number of yellow-colored papules on the forehead, cheek, and chin. (B) Hyperproliferation of the sebaceous glands (HEx4).
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Dermatological examination showed that there were a large number of yellow-colored papules on the forehead, cheek, and chin, ranging from 1-4 mm (Fig. 1A). Histopathological examination of the punch biopsy on the forehead of the patient revealed hyperproliferation of the sebaceous glands (Fig. 1B).
Almost complete regression of lesions after two months of treatment.
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After a two-month treatment, the lesions on the face of the patient showed near-total regression (Fig. 2) The drug dose was then reduced to 20 mg/day (0.3 mg/kg/day) and continued for four months.