A Case of Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis.
- Author:
Han Young WANG
;
Young Ja CHOI
;
Ho Suk SUNG
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis
- MeSH:
Blister;
Child;
Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A1;
Erythema;
Female;
Humans;
Hyperkeratosis, Epidermolytic*;
Parturition;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1985;23(4):507-510
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis, previously called bullous congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma is a dominantly inherited disorcler and usually manifested by blisters at or shortly after birth. We report a case of epidermolytic hyperkeratosis in 9 year old girl vrho developed generalized erythema &: easily eroded vesicles at birth. Later the skin lesions progresed to characteristic thick, grayish-dark brown verruform cais, affecting predominantly flexural and intertriginous areas. Fiistologic findings show typical granular degeneration.
