Acquired perforating dermatosis

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Acquired perforating dermatosis
Other namesAcquired perforating collagenosis
SpecialtyDermatology

Acquired perforating dermatosis is clinically and histopathologically similar to

diabetes mellitus, but not identical to Kyrle disease.[1][2]
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Signs and symptoms

On the hair-bearing limbs of adults, acquired perforating dermatosis typically manifests as extremely itchy follicular hyperkeratotic papules, which can occasionally become umbilicated. There may also be widespread papules.[3]

Causes

It is common for acquired perforating dermatosis to be linked to either

diabetes mellitus, or both.[3] Ten percent or so of dialysis patients develop acquired perforating dermatosis.[4] Additionally, it is sporadically linked to HIV, malignancy, hypothyroidism, and liver disease.[5]

Diagnosis

The patient's medical history, the lesions' clinical appearance, and, most importantly, histopathology with the identification of typical histological characteristics are all important in the diagnosis of acquired perforating dermatosis.[6] Bright white clouds and structureless grey areas are visible on dermatoscopy during acquired perforating dermatosis, and these features may help differentiate the condition from prurigo nodularis.[7]

Treatment

Since

laser therapy, and surgical debridement, as well as the use of antibiotics like doxycycline.[3]

See also

References

  1. ISBN 0-07-138076-0
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  2. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1
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    PMID 19687103
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  4. S2CID 40685501
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  5. S2CID 19794920
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  6. PMID 30969537
    . Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  7. S2CID 5319226
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External links

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