Acitretin-induced acral hemorrhagic lesions in Darier-White disease

Cutis. 2014 Dec;94(6):E1-5.

Abstract

Darier-White disease (DD) is an autosomal-dominant inherited disease characterized by keratotic papules that are usually located in seborrheic areas. Systemic retinoids generally are first-line treatment in cases of diffuse DD. We report the case of an 84-year-old woman with a hypertrophic variant of DD with acral lesions. Oral retinoids (acitretin) were administered as a first treatment of DD, with good clinical results. After a few months, hemorrhagic vesicles developed on palmoplantar surfaces. Suspension of the therapy led to the disappearance of the cutaneous manifestations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acitretin / administration & dosage
  • Acitretin / adverse effects*
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Darier Disease / drug therapy*
  • Darier Disease / pathology
  • Female
  • Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Hemorrhage / pathology
  • Humans
  • Keratolytic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Keratolytic Agents / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Keratolytic Agents
  • Acitretin