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Fibrous Papule of the Face: Treatment & Medication
Updated: Feb 26, 2009
- Overview
- Differential Diagnoses & Workup
- Treatment & Medication
- Follow-up
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Treatment
Surgical Care
The lesion is benign, but it may be removed to confirm the diagnosis or for cosmetic reasons. Surgical procedures include curettage, shave excision, or elliptical excision.
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Keywords
fibrous papule of the face, nevus, nevi, nodule, benign skin tumour, reactive nodular hyperplasia, giant cell fibroma
Treatment & Medication: Fibrous Papule of the Face