Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis: a clinical study.

Abstract

Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis is an autosomal dominant condition that requires sun exposure for full expression. It affects only sun-exposed areas, with relative sparing of the face. In sun-damaged skin of Australians disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis is commonly mistaken for solar keratosis. Twenty-nine subjects with disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis were involved in an extensive questionnaire and clinical study. The distribution of lesions was charted on all subjects, with a mean count of 268 lesions per subject. We found no evidence that skin cancer had arisen in disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis lesions. A review of the etiologic and clinical features of disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis also is presented.

• Authors: S P Shumack, C A Commens
• Journal: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (J Am Acad Dermatol) Vol. 20 Issue 6 Pg. 1015-22 (Jun 1989) ISSN: 0190-9622 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2754051 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Aged
• Female
• Humans
• Keratosis (etiology, pathology)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Ultraviolet Rays (adverse effects)