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Keratoderma blennorrhagica

Keratoderma blennorrhagica (or keratosis blennorrhagica) are skin lesions commonly found on the palms and soles but which may spread to the scrotum, scalp and trunk also.

  • Keratoderma blennorrhagica is seen in cases of gonocoocal infection.[1]
  • Keratoderma blennorrhagica is commonly seen as an additional feature of Reactive Arthritis (Reiter’s Syndrome) in almost 15% of male patients. The appearance is usually of a vesico -pustular waxy lesion with a yellow-brown color. These lesions may join together to form larger crusty plaques with desquamating edges and priapism.

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References

  1. Glicksman, Joseph M. (1967). “Gonococcal Skin Lesions”. Archives of Dermatology. 96 (1): 74. doi:10.1001/archderm.1967.01610010080015. ISSN 0003-987X.

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