Abstract
Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis is an unusual type of ichthyosis that may be characterized in extreme cases by massive cutaneous involvement resembling a porcupine. We present such a patient who had a remarkable response to treatment with oral etretinate.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Etretinate / administration & dosage
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Etretinate / therapeutic use*
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Humans
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Ichthyosiform Erythroderma, Congenital / drug therapy*
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Ichthyosiform Erythroderma, Congenital / pathology
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Male
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Pyoderma / diagnosis
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Pyoderma / drug therapy