Keratoelastoidosis marginalis

J Cutan Med Surg. 2002 Jan-Feb;6(1):23-5. doi: 10.1007/s10227-001-0025-x. Epub 2002 Jan 9.

Abstract

Background: Keratoelastoidosis marginalis is a rare disease that is a variant of solar elastosis. Long-term ultraviolet radiation exposure and chronic trauma secondary to manual labor are considered to be inciting factors.

Objective: To outline the clinical and histological features of this disorder.

Methods: We report two cases and review the literature.

Results: Both patients had persistence of their disease despite multiple topical treatment regimens.

Conclusion: Keratoelastoidosis marginalis is a chronic and progressive disease that is difficult to treat. The differential includes focal acral hyperkeratosis and acrokeratoelastoidosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Hand Dermatoses / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Keratosis / pathology*
  • Middle Aged