Dermatoscopy as an adjunctive diagnostic tool in aquagenic syringeal acrokeratoderma

Dermatology. 2012;225(2):97-9. doi: 10.1159/000339775. Epub 2012 Jul 17.

Abstract

Aquagenic syringeal acrokeratoderma (ASA) is a rare skin disorder of the palms and/or soles, characterized by whitish papules with occasional pruritus or pain sensation. Herein we report a 27-year-old man with a diagnosis of ASA based on clinical and histopathological features, and describe the dermatoscopic features consistent with threefold enlarged sweat duct pores compared with a normal-looking palmar skin area. As far as we are aware, dermatoscopic features of ASA have not been reported so far.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dermoscopy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Keratoderma, Palmoplantar / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Sweat Glands / abnormalities*