Hyperkeratosis lenticularis perstans

Flegel's disease, also known as hyperkeratosis lenticularis perstans, is a rare skin disease characterized by small reddish-brown asymptomatic hyperkeratotic papules usually located on the lower extremities. The histopathological features are hyperorthokeratosis, epidermal atrophy and band-like...

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Published in:	Anais brasileiros de dermatología Vol. 86; no. 4 Suppl 1; p. S76
Main Authors:	Cunha Filho, Roberto Rheingantz da, Almeida, Jr, Hiram Larangeira de
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Brazil 01-07-2011
Subjects:	Adult Biopsy Foot Dermatoses - pathology Foot Dermatoses - surgery Humans Keratosis - pathology Keratosis - surgery Male
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Summary:	Flegel's disease, also known as hyperkeratosis lenticularis perstans, is a rare skin disease characterized by small reddish-brown asymptomatic hyperkeratotic papules usually located on the lower extremities. The histopathological features are hyperorthokeratosis, epidermal atrophy and band-like inflammatory infiltrate in the superficial dermis. Treatment is generally ineffective. We report a case of hyperkeratosis lenticularis perstans that improved following excisional biopsy of the lesions.
ISSN:	1806-4841
DOI:	10.1590/s0365-05962011000700019