Acquired aquagenic papulotranslucent acrokeratoderma: Report of two cases

Polat M., Gür G., Pelitli A., Yalçin B., Tamer E., Öztaş P., ...Daha Fazla

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, cilt.9, sa.4, ss.263-265, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 9 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Doi Numarası: 10.2165/00128071-200809040-00006
  • Dergi Adı: American Journal of Clinical Dermatology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.263-265
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Hyperkeratosis, general, Salicylic acid, therapeutic use
  • Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Aquagenic papulotranslucent acrokeratoderma (APA) is an acquired, unusual condition characterized by bilateral, symmetric, translucent-to-white papules located on the hands and feet. These lesions are accentuated following a short period of water exposure. Since its first description in 1973 as hereditary papulotranslucent acrokeratoderma, only a few cases of APA have been reported. We report two cases of teenage girls with APA. Both patients responded well to 5% salicylic acid ointment but recurrence of lesions still occurred. The close temporal proximity of presentation of these two cases may indicate that APA is not as rare as previously thought. © 2008 Adis Data Information BV. All rights reserved.