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Reactive perforating collagenosis

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Reactive perforating collagenosis is a rare, familial, nonpuritic skin disorder characterized by papules that grow in a diameter of 4 to 6mm and develop a central area of umbilication to which keratinous material is lodged.[1][2] The etiology of reactive perforating collagenosis is unknown.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Physical Examination

Skin

Extremities
See also

See also

References

References

  1. ↑ James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews’ Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. Page 510. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
  2. ↑ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 “Dermatology Atlas”.

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