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[Elephantine Psoriasis. A case report].

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¹Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Hospital de Especialidades "Dr. Bernardo Sepúlveda Gutiérrez", Servicio de Dermatología. Ciudad de México, México.

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Elephantiasis variant hyperkeratotic psoriasis is a rare skin condition presenting as thick plaques. Biologic therapy, such as ustekinumab, shows significant improvement in managing this challenging psoriasis variant.

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Dermatology
Clinical Case Studies

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Hyperkeratotic psoriasis is a rare variant, with elephantiasis being the rarest form.
Characterized by thick, persistent plaques resembling elephant skin, primarily on extremities and buttocks.
Early detection and systemic therapies are crucial for managing this condition.

Keywords:

Biological Therapy Enfermedades de la Piel Hyperkeratotic Psoriasis Psoriasis Psoriasis Hiperqueratósica Skin Diseases Terapia Biológica

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