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Spiny keratoderma.

T N Helm1, J Lee, K F Helm

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Buffalo Medical Group, Williamsville, NY 14221, USA.

Cutis
|September 28, 2000
PubMed
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Spiny keratoderma, a skin condition, can present unusually. Topical tazarotene effectively treated an adult woman's acquired case with trunk and extremity lesions, showing a new therapeutic option.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Spiny keratoderma is a rare condition characterized by unusual skin scaling.
  • It has been historically linked to lipid abnormalities and palmoplantar involvement.
  • Understanding its diverse presentations and treatment responses is crucial.

Observation:

  • A case of acquired spiny keratoderma in an adult woman is presented.
  • The patient developed distinctive filiform lesions primarily on the trunk and proximal extremities.
  • This presentation differed from typical palmoplantar or associated systemic conditions.

Findings:

  • Standard treatments including emollients and keratolytic agents were ineffective.
  • Topical tazarotene demonstrated significant efficacy, inducing prolonged periods of lesion resolution.

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  • No other systemic abnormalities were identified in the patient.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the known clinical spectrum of spiny keratoderma.
    • Topical tazarotene emerges as a potential therapeutic option for recalcitrant spiny keratoderma.
    • Further research into the pathogenesis and treatment of diverse keratoderma subtypes is warranted.