Acanthosis palmaris in a patient with bullous pemphigoid

Acanthosis palmaris, a recently described dermatologic entity, is often associated with internal malignancy. We report the development, disappearance, and reappearance of this condition in a patient with bullous pemphigoid. Relevant screening tests did not reveal any internal malignant neoplasm. The significance of the appearance and disappearance of the condition is discussed.