Elastosis perforans serpiginosa

Elastosis perforans serpiginosa is a type of primary perforating dermatosis that is characterized by the presence of small keratotic papules arranged in annular or serpiginous patterns. These papules extrude abnormal elastic tissue, which is a distinctive feature of the condition. Elastosis perforans serpiginosa is one of the conditions included in Kyrle's disease, along with perforating folliculitis and reactive perforating collagenosis.From: Dermatology [2019], Kyrle’s disease effectively treated with oral isotretinoin [2018]

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Published in Susan Bayliss Mallory, Alanna Bree, Peggy Chern, Illustrated Manual of Pediatric Dermatology, 2005

Susan Bayliss Mallory, Alanna Bree, Peggy Chern

Soroush V, Gurevitch AW, Peng SK. Generalized lichen nitidus: case report and literature review. Cutis 1999; 64: 135–6 Elastosis perforans serpiginosa

Kyrle’s disease effectively treated with oral isotretinoin

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Published in Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2018

Martina Maurelli, Paolo Gisondi, Giampiero Girolomoni

Kyrle’s disease (KD) is a primary perforating dermatosis which includes also elastosis perforans serpiginosa, perforating folliculitis and reactive perforating collagenosis. The secondary form of perforating dermatosis is represented by acquired perforating collagenosis (1). The transepidermal elimination of altered skin components (keratins, collagen, or elastin) is the key pathogenetic feature of these disorders (2).

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