Acquired reactive perforating collagenosis

Eur J Dermatol. 2001 Sep-Oct;11(5):466-8.

Abstract

Acquired perforating disorder has been recognized as an uncommon distinct dermatosis in which altered collagen is eliminated through the epidermis. Several disorders accompanied by itching and scratching were reported to be associated with reactive perforating collagenosis. A 67-year-old white woman diagnosed as acquired reactive perforating collagenosis with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus and congestive cardiac failure is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Collagen Diseases / etiology
  • Collagen Diseases / pathology*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / complications
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperparathyroidism / complications
  • Skin Diseases / etiology
  • Skin Diseases / pathology*