Cutaneous Horn | Dr Pimple Popper. Diagnosis of a cutaneous horn is usually made by conducting a visual inspection as part of an examination. A cutaneous horn looks like a growth on the outside of the skin.
Little is known about its pathogenesis but long-standing preputial inflammation and phimosis are known to play an important role. Im Sandra Lee MD aka Dr Pimple Popper a board-certified dermatologist skin cancer surgeon and cosmetic surgeon who is a regular guest dermatologist on various TV shows. A cutaneous horn also known as cornu cutaneum refers to a specific appearance of a skin lesion in which a cone-shaped protuberance arises on the skin caused by overgrowth of the most superficial layer of skin epidermis.
Little is known about its pathogenesis but long-standing preputial inflammation and phimosis are known to play an important role.
It can be surrounded by normal skin or have a border of thickened skin. Approximately 40 of cutaneous horns represent precancerous lesions called actinic. Pimple Popper -- See This Giant Meatball Cyst. Now you can subscribe for the most exclusive pop-worthy content and a behind-the-scenes look at the world of Dr.
