Squamous eddy, focal necrosis, focal hemorrhage, and acute and chronic inflammation are common and reliable indicators of irritation. Squamous eddy is most commonly seenin inverted follicular keratosis, but it may be found on occasion in other conditions. Herein we describe a case of dilated pore with the feature of squamous eddies. (Korean J Dermatol 2003;41(7) : 942~944)