Reactive Perforating Collagenosis

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Contents 1 Etiology 2 Pathology 3 Clinical-manifestations 4 Management 5 More General Terms 6 References

Etiology

• inflammatory or malignant systemic diseases may coexist with acquired reactive perforating collagenosis

Pathology

• focal hyperkeratosis in direct contact with transepidermal perforating dermal collagen

Clinical-manifestations

• umbilicated hyperkeratotic papules or nodules

Management

• topical treatments
• ultraviolet B phototherapy
• oral allopurinol

More General Terms

• skin disease (dermatologic disorder, dermatopathy, dermatosis)

References

1. Karpouzis A et al Acquired reactive perforating collagenosis: current status. J Dermatol. 2010 Jul;37(7):585-92. Review. PMID: [1]
2. Faver IR et al Acquired reactive perforating collagenosis. Report of six cases and review of the literature. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1994 Apr;30(4):575-80. PMID: [2]

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