Favre-Racouchot syndrome and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – a common link

Introduction and aim. Favre-Racouchot syndrome though mostly reported in Caucasian men (with an estimated prevalence of 6% adults older than 50 years), cases have been dark-skinned population including Indians, albeit rarely. It is characterized by large open closed comedones along with epidermal cysts over the nose, cheeks, temples, forehead periorbital areas. The association this condition chronic heavy smoking what it makes compelling. Description case report. We report a elderly male, smoker who was diagnosed as obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) per standard guidelines. He presented multiple nodulo-cystic lesions had undergone skin biopsy. Histomorphology features were consistent syndrome. Conclusion. Early identification mildly symptomatic asymptomatic smokers may help clinicians to forewarn patients regarding development (COPD).