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ArticleCureus2025

Multiple Eruptive Dermatofibromas: A Case Series and Review of Diagnostic Challenges and Systemic Associations.

Kotaiba Alenezy, Yousef Dashti, Maryam Dashti, Manar Alenezi

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

Kotaiba AlenezyDermatology, Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital, Jabriya, KWT.
Yousef DashtiDermatology, Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital, Jabriya, KWT.
Maryam DashtiDermatology, Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital, Jabriya, KWT.
Manar AleneziDermatology, Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital, Jabriya, KWT.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Multiple eruptive dermatofibromas (MEDF) is a rare dermatological condition characterized by the sudden appearance of multiple benign skin lesions, often associated with systemic or autoimmune conditions. This case series describes three female patients with MEDF, highlighting their distinct clinical features and systemic associations. Diagnoses were confirmed through consistent histopathological findings, demonstrating the importance of integrating clinical, dermoscopic, and histopathological evaluations in diagnosing MEDF. The differential diagnosis included other dermatological conditions with overlapping features, which were excluded based on clinical and pathological findings. This report emphasizes the potential role of immune dysregulation and genetic predisposition in MEDF pathogenesis. It underscores the need for further research to understand its mechanisms better, improve diagnostic accuracy, and establish standardized management approaches.

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autoimmune diseasesclinical dermatologydermatofibromadermatofibroma variantsdermoscopyhistopathologyimmunohistochemistrymultiple eruptive dermatofibromasrare skin conditionssystemic associations

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PMID39991326
PMCPMC11847600

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