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Park JS, Saeidian AH, Youssefian L, Hsu S, Vahidnezhad H, Uitto J. Acquired ichthyosis, asteatotic dermatitis or xerosis? An update on pathoetiology and drug-induced associations. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023; 37:47-56. [PMID: 36165597 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Acquired ichthyosis (AI) is a relatively rare cutaneous entity characterized by transient, generalized scaling and pruritus in the absence of family history of ichthyosis or atopic disease. The hyperkeratosis in AI can range from the mild, white-to-brown scaling resembling that in ichthyosis vulgaris (IV) to the more prominent dark brown scaling phenotype, similar to that found in lamellar ichthyosis. The disease can wax and wane in relation to endogenous and/or exogenous factors. Histopathology of AI is similar to that found in IV. AI is usually of cosmetic concern to patients but can, in some cases, reflect the presence of more serious conditions, including malignancies, autoimmune diseases or metabolic disorders. In some cases, AI can be an adverse effect of a medication or the cutaneous symptom of a toxic exposure. Other conditions, such as severe xerosis or eczema, can present with clinical findings similar to AI, making diagnosis a challenge. Furthermore, cases of AI are sporadic throughout the literature and have been documented across a wide variety of medical settings distinct from dermatology, which often contribute to misdiagnosis of this disease. Definitive management requires prompt identification and treatment of the inciting factors combined with conservative therapies, which can include topical emollients, keratolytics, retinoids or corticosteroids, and in rare cases, oral retinoids.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jason S Park
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Jefferson Institute of Molecular Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Center for Applied Genomics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Jefferson Institute of Molecular Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Jefferson Institute of Molecular Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Jefferson Institute of Molecular Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Maruthur MK, Hope CB, Cheeley JT. Paradichlorobenzene toxicity from toilet deodorizer ingestion causing widespread ichthyosis and neurologic deficits leading to death. Int J Dermatol 2020; 60:e199-e200. [PMID: 33259053 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.15200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2020] [Revised: 07/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Mario K Maruthur
- Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Atlanta Dermatopathology, A PathGroup Company, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Departments of Dermatology and Internal Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Laughrey M, Kidder M, Rivera D, Wilsey M, Karjoo S. Development of an esophageal stricture following paradichlorobenzene mothball ingestion. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2020; 8:2050313X20974210. [PMID: 33240502 PMCID: PMC7675865 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x20974210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
A 2-year-old patient presented with a paradichlorobenzene mothball ingestion. The foreign body was removed with a straight Miller blade and a curved Allis clamp. Two weeks following the removal of the mothball, the patient developed solid food dysphagia due to an esophageal stricture. This complication after a short exposure to mothballs is unreported in the literature to date, making this a unique and interesting case. In addition, a comparison of the clinical presentation and treatment of naphthalene and paradichlorobenzene mothballs was reviewed in this article.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marisa Laughrey
- Florida State University College of
Medicine, Sarasota, FL, USA
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- Morsani College of Medicine, University
of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Pediatric
Gastroenterology, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL,
USA
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- Morsani College of Medicine, University
of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
- Department of Pediatric
Gastroenterology, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL,
USA
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- Florida State University College of
Medicine, Sarasota, FL, USA
- Morsani College of Medicine, University
of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
- Department of Pediatric
Gastroenterology, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL,
USA
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