L87: Transepidermal elimination disorders
L87.2: Elastosis perforans serpiginosa
The small papules are about as big as lentils. The papules feel hard. They can appear singly or in groups. The papules may be arranged as in a circle or a curving line.
The papules are mainly found on the neck in the throat area, on the back of the neck, on the cheeks and the elbows.
This skin condition causes certain components of the skin to break down differently than usual. The exact cause of this is not yet known.
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