A Case of Papuloerythroderma of Ofuji.
- Author:
Jin Seok YANG
1
;
Shin Taek OH
;
Chul Jong PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. OSTKSY@cmc.cuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Papuloerythroderma
- MeSH:
Aged;
Dermatitis, Exfoliative;
Eosinophilia;
Humans;
Immunoglobulin E;
Lymphopenia;
Male;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2002;40(2):158-161
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Papuloerythroderma of Ofuji is a rare, distinctive clinical entity characterized by a widespread pruritic eruption of coalescence of flat-topped erythematous papules producing an erythroderma with sparing of the skin folds (the 'deck-chair' sign). Other common features of papuloerythroderma are blood eosinophilia, lymphopenia, a raised serum IgE and a nonspecific or eczematous-like histopathologic feature. Its etiology has been reported as variable, and the condition is thus considered as a pattern of cutaneous expression induced by a range of pathological process for systemic disease. We experienced a 71-year-old male patient with a 4-month history of a generalized pruritic eruption which clinical features were compatible with papuloerythroderma of Ofuji. Treatment with systemic steroid resulted in marked improvement.
