Conclusion
Although microcystic adnexal carcinoma is not a common tumor; dermatologists and ophthalmologists should consider it as a differential diagnosis, due to its aggressive local infiltration. Complete surgical excision and long-term follow up must be applied to manage the disease.
Also, hair transplantation with follicular unit transplantation technique can be considered as a beneficial method for treating scars resulted from MAC excisional surgery.
We declare that none of the authors have any conflict of interest.
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