Aquagenic acrokeratoderma: a case report and review of the literature

Int J Clin Exp Pathol. 2020 Jun 1;13(6):1426-1430. eCollection 2020.

Abstract

A case of aquagenic acrokeratoderma was reported and the related literature was reviewed. The patient is a 41-year-old male with white papules and plaques on his hands and feet for 2 years after sweating or having contact with water for 3 minutes. The patient was diagnosed with aquagenic acrokeratoderma by relevant examination in our hospital, and was given topical use of 10% salicylic acid ointment once a day and 10% urea cream twice a day. The symptoms were partially relieved and the patients is being followed up.

Keywords: Aquagenic acrokeratoderma; differential diagnosis; treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports