A Case of Keratolytic Winter Erythema.
- Author:
Yong Hee NAM
1
;
Young LEE
;
Hyun Woong KIM
;
Young Jun SEO
;
Jeung Hoon LEE
;
Jang Kyu PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea. jhoon@cnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Keratolytic winter erythema
- MeSH:
Erythema*;
Humans;
Male;
Skin;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2004;42(10):1350-1352
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Keratolytic winter erythema is an autosomal dominant skin disorder of unknown etiology. It is charaterised by cyclical erythema, hyperkeratosis, and peeling of the skin of the palms and soles, arresting at major skin creases. The symptoms are noticeable during winter. We present clinical and histological data of a 22-year-old male with the attributes of keratolytic winter erythema.
