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{{Infobox medical condition
| name            = Acquired perforating dermatosis
| synonyms        = [[Kyrle disease]], [[Perforating folliculitis]], [[Reactive perforating collagenosis]]
| specialty      = [[Dermatology]]
| symptoms        = [[Itching]], [[papules]], [[nodules]]
| complications  = [[Infection]], [[scarring]]
| onset          = [[Adulthood]]
| duration        = [[Chronic]]
| causes          = [[Diabetes mellitus]], [[chronic kidney disease]]
| risks          = [[Diabetes]], [[renal failure]]
| diagnosis      = [[Clinical examination]], [[skin biopsy]]
| differential    = [[Prurigo nodularis]], [[lichen planus]], [[psoriasis]]
| treatment      = [[Topical corticosteroids]], [[retinoids]], [[phototherapy]]
| frequency      = More common in patients with [[diabetes]] or [[renal disease]]
}}
'''Acquired Perforating Dermatosis''' (APD) is a rare skin disorder characterized by transepidermal elimination of dermal material. It is often associated with systemic diseases, particularly renal failure and diabetes mellitus.  
'''Acquired Perforating Dermatosis''' (APD) is a rare skin disorder characterized by transepidermal elimination of dermal material. It is often associated with systemic diseases, particularly renal failure and diabetes mellitus.  
==Overview==
==Overview==
[[Acquired perforating dermatosis]] is a condition that primarily affects adults with chronic renal disease or diabetes. It is characterized by intensely itchy, red bumps and small nodules, and may also include larger patches that are red to brown and may be crusted. The condition is caused by the elimination of collagen or elastin through the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin.
[[Acquired perforating dermatosis]] is a condition that primarily affects adults with chronic renal disease or diabetes. It is characterized by intensely itchy, red bumps and small nodules, and may also include larger patches that are red to brown and may be crusted. The condition is caused by the elimination of collagen or elastin through the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin.
==Symptoms==
==Symptoms==
The primary symptom of acquired perforating dermatosis is the presence of small, itchy bumps on the skin. These bumps are typically red or brown and may be covered with a crust. They are most commonly found on the arms and legs, but can also appear on the torso. The itching can be severe and may interfere with sleep.
The primary symptom of acquired perforating dermatosis is the presence of small, itchy bumps on the skin. These bumps are typically red or brown and may be covered with a crust. They are most commonly found on the arms and legs, but can also appear on the torso. The itching can be severe and may interfere with sleep.
==Causes==
==Causes==
While the exact cause of acquired perforating dermatosis is unknown, it is often associated with systemic diseases. The most common of these are [[diabetes mellitus]] and [[chronic renal disease]]. Other associated conditions include [[hypothyroidism]], [[liver disease]], and [[HIV infection]].
While the exact cause of acquired perforating dermatosis is unknown, it is often associated with systemic diseases. The most common of these are [[diabetes mellitus]] and [[chronic renal disease]]. Other associated conditions include [[hypothyroidism]], [[liver disease]], and [[HIV infection]].
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
Diagnosis of acquired perforating dermatosis is typically made based on the appearance of the skin lesions and the patient's medical history. A skin biopsy may be performed to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other conditions.
Diagnosis of acquired perforating dermatosis is typically made based on the appearance of the skin lesions and the patient's medical history. A skin biopsy may be performed to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other conditions.
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
Treatment of acquired perforating dermatosis primarily involves managing the underlying systemic disease. Topical treatments, such as corticosteroids and retinoids, may be used to help manage the skin symptoms. In severe cases, other treatments such as phototherapy or systemic medications may be necessary.
Treatment of acquired perforating dermatosis primarily involves managing the underlying systemic disease. Topical treatments, such as corticosteroids and retinoids, may be used to help manage the skin symptoms. In severe cases, other treatments such as phototherapy or systemic medications may be necessary.
==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[Dermatology]]
* [[Dermatology]]
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* [[Diabetes mellitus]]
* [[Diabetes mellitus]]
* [[Chronic renal disease]]
* [[Chronic renal disease]]
[[Category:Dermatology]]
[[Category:Dermatology]]
[[Category:Skin conditions]]
[[Category:Skin conditions]]
[[Category:Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases]]
[[Category:Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases]]
[[Category:Rare diseases]]
[[Category:Rare diseases]]
==References==
==References==
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==External Links==
==External Links==
* [https://www.wikimedia.org Wikimedia Commons] - Images related to Acquired Perforating Dermatosis
* [https://www.wikimedia.org Wikimedia Commons] - Images related to Acquired Perforating Dermatosis
* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ PubMed] - Medical literature on Acquired Perforating Dermatosis
* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ PubMed] - Medical literature on Acquired Perforating Dermatosis
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Latest revision as of 05:49, 4 April 2025


Acquired perforating dermatosis
Synonyms Kyrle disease, Perforating folliculitis, Reactive perforating collagenosis
Pronounce N/A
Specialty Dermatology
Symptoms Itching, papules, nodules
Complications Infection, scarring
Onset Adulthood
Duration Chronic
Types N/A
Causes Diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease
Risks Diabetes, renal failure
Diagnosis Clinical examination, skin biopsy
Differential diagnosis Prurigo nodularis, lichen planus, psoriasis
Prevention N/A
Treatment Topical corticosteroids, retinoids, phototherapy
Medication N/A
Prognosis N/A
Frequency More common in patients with diabetes or renal disease
Deaths N/A


Acquired Perforating Dermatosis (APD) is a rare skin disorder characterized by transepidermal elimination of dermal material. It is often associated with systemic diseases, particularly renal failure and diabetes mellitus.

Overview[edit]

Acquired perforating dermatosis is a condition that primarily affects adults with chronic renal disease or diabetes. It is characterized by intensely itchy, red bumps and small nodules, and may also include larger patches that are red to brown and may be crusted. The condition is caused by the elimination of collagen or elastin through the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin.

Symptoms[edit]

The primary symptom of acquired perforating dermatosis is the presence of small, itchy bumps on the skin. These bumps are typically red or brown and may be covered with a crust. They are most commonly found on the arms and legs, but can also appear on the torso. The itching can be severe and may interfere with sleep.

Causes[edit]

While the exact cause of acquired perforating dermatosis is unknown, it is often associated with systemic diseases. The most common of these are diabetes mellitus and chronic renal disease. Other associated conditions include hypothyroidism, liver disease, and HIV infection.

Diagnosis[edit]

Diagnosis of acquired perforating dermatosis is typically made based on the appearance of the skin lesions and the patient's medical history. A skin biopsy may be performed to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other conditions.

Treatment[edit]

Treatment of acquired perforating dermatosis primarily involves managing the underlying systemic disease. Topical treatments, such as corticosteroids and retinoids, may be used to help manage the skin symptoms. In severe cases, other treatments such as phototherapy or systemic medications may be necessary.

See Also[edit]

References[edit]

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External Links[edit]

  • Wikimedia Commons - Images related to Acquired Perforating Dermatosis
  • PubMed - Medical literature on Acquired Perforating Dermatosis