[A case of erythrokeratodermia figurata variabilis successfully treated with tigason].

Abstract

We report on a young man having suffered from infiltrated, scaly, hyperkeratotic, erythematous skin eruptions since his birth, varying in its course. Histologic examination revealed erythrokeratodermia. Therapy with Etretinate led to rapid regression; on keeping the maintenance dose for a year, we did not observe any recurrences. Light and electron microscopical investigations were carried out both before and 7 weeks after treatment.

• Authors: M Magyarlaki, I Drobnitsch, E Zombai, I Schneider
• Journal: Zeitschrift fur Hautkrankheiten (Z Hautkr) Vol. 64 Issue 10 Pg. 881-2, 885-7 (Oct 15 1989) ISSN: 0301-0481 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Ein Fall von mit Tigason erfolgreich behandelter Erythrokeratodermia figurata variabilis.
• PMID: 2531508 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Etretinate

Topics

• Adult
• Consanguinity
• Dermatitis, Exfoliative (drug therapy, genetics, pathology)
• Etretinate (therapeutic use)
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Keratosis (drug therapy, genetics, pathology)
• Male
• Skin (pathology)