A Case of Incidental Acantholysis in Patient of Contact Dermatitis.
- Author:
Sang Hyub LEE
1
;
Jee Ho CHOI
;
Kyung Jeh SUNG
;
Kee Chan MOON
;
Jai Kyoung KOH
Author Information
1. Deaprtment of Dermatology, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Incidental acantholysis;
Contact dermatitis
- MeSH:
Acantholysis*;
Biopsy;
Carcinoma, Basal Cell;
Dermatitis;
Dermatitis, Contact*;
Female;
Humans;
Keratoacanthoma;
Middle Aged;
Neck;
Patch Tests;
Perfume;
Peru;
Psoriasis;
Shoulder;
Skin;
Tigers;
Tinea
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1996;34(3):422-425
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Incidental acantholysis is a rare histologic findings, and reported in basal cell carcinoma, keratoacanthoma, psoriasis, tinea corporis, etc We describe a case of contact dermatitis in a 64-year-old female who suffered from recurrent itchy, erythematous patches on face, neck, and shoulder She presented with recently aggravated itchy skin lesions after using perfume and Tiger balm. Patch test showed strong positive reaction to balsam of Peru, fragrance anix, and Tiger balm. A biopsy specimen showed lichenoid dermatitis and incidental focal acantholysis which was not previously reported in literatures.
