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Jun Khee Heng¹, Derrick Chen Wee Aw¹, Kong Bing Tan¹

¹National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.

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|June 14, 2014

Summary

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Solar elastosis, a skin condition from sun exposure, typically causes thickened, wrinkled skin. This study highlights rare papular forms of solar elastosis that can mimic other skin disorders, emphasizing the need for biopsies.

Keywords:

Papular elastosis Photoaging Solar elastosis Ultraviolet rays

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Pathology

Background:

Solar elastosis is a common degenerative condition affecting dermal elastic tissue due to chronic ultraviolet radiation exposure.
It typically presents with characteristic signs like yellowing, thickening, and coarse wrinkling of the skin.

Observation:

This report details two unusual cases of severe solar elastosis exhibiting a papular morphology.
The papular presentation can be mistaken for various other skin conditions.

Findings:

Severe solar elastosis can manifest in uncommon papular forms, deviating from typical presentations.
Accurate diagnosis is essential due to the potential for misdiagnosis with other cutaneous disorders.

Implications:

Clinicians should consider papular solar elastosis in differential diagnoses for papular skin lesions.
Biopsy is crucial for definitive diagnosis and to rule out more serious conditions presenting with similar morphology.