White fibrous papulosis of the neck (WFPN) manifests through the presence of numerous solid, persistent, and asymptomatic yellowish-white papules, displaying a distinctive asymmetrical distribution primarily localized on the neck and antecubital fossa. This case report describes the clinical presentation of a 70-year-old female diagnosed with WFPN, highlighting the significant finding of collagen fiber thickening upon histopathological analysis. Despite its predilection for specific anatomical sites, the elusive pathogenesis of WFPN adds diagnostic complexity, emphasizing the need for further research in this unique condition that generally follows a benign course.

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