[Inflammatory stage of disseminated superficial porokeratosis in a 71-year old patient]

Hautarzt. 2009 May;60(5):420-3. doi: 10.1007/s00105-008-1639-3.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The inflammatory stage of disseminated superficial porokeratosis is a rare disease, which has only been described in case reports, primarily affecting Japanese patients. After having asymptomatic disseminated superficial porokeratosis for years, a typical patient then experiences a sudden exacerbation with distinct pruritus. Histologically, the lesions may show eosinophilic spongiosis in addition to the characteristic cornoid lamella. We describe a 71-year old patient with clinically and histologically diagnosed inflammatory stage of disseminated superficial porokeratosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Dermatitis / diagnosis*
  • Dermatitis / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Porokeratosis / diagnosis*
  • Porokeratosis / drug therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents