Symmetrical acrokeratoderma: a case series

Authors

  • Swale iftikhar Department of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, Baba Raghav Das Medical College, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Anil Kumar Gupta Department of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, Baba Raghav Das Medical College, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Rajkumar Department of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, Baba Raghav Das Medical College, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Urjasweta Singh Department of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, Baba Raghav Das Medical College, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20240971

Keywords:

Symmetrical acrokeratoderma, White maceration, Aqua-exacerbated symmetrical acral hyperkeratosis

Abstract

Symmetrical acrokeratoderma is rare keratinization disorder which is characterized by symmetrical acral brown to black hyperpigmented keratotic plaques. In this case series, all three patients presented with asymptomatic symmetrical thick raised dark brown skin lesions with rough surface on flexural surface of wrists and dorsum of hands and feet. Palms and soles were spared in all three patients. White maceration and swelling of skin lesions were noticed after soaking in water. All Patients showed good response to oral acitretin and patients were asked for regular follow up every 4 weekly.

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2024-04-24

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iftikhar, S., Gupta, A. K., Rajkumar, & Singh, U. (2024). Symmetrical acrokeratoderma: a case series. International Journal of Research in Dermatology, 10(3), 132–137. https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20240971

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