A Case of Acquired Reactive Perforating Collagenosis Triggered by an Insect Bite.
- Author:
Jong Keun SEO
1
;
Juhyun KANG
;
Kyung Jong CHO
;
Deborah LEE
;
Seon Wook HWANG
;
Ho Suk SUNG
Author Information
1. Derpartment of Dermatology, Pusan Pail Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. jhjh0403@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Insect bite;
Pruritus;
Reactive perforating collagenosis
- MeSH:
Adult;
Collagen;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Female;
Humans;
Insect Bites and Stings;
Insects;
Middle Aged;
Pruritus;
Renal Insufficiency;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2009;47(2):196-198
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Reactive perforating collagenosis (RPC) is one of a range of essential perforating disorders. Two types have been recognized: the childhood or inherited form, and the adult or acquired form. Acquired RPC is usually associated with systemic diseases, especially diabetes mellitus, and/or renal failure. We present a case of a 47-year-old female with umbilicated skin lesions triggered by an insect bite. Histology from the lesion revealed transepidermal elimination of collagen.
