Spontaneous clinical remission of Nagashima-type palmoplantar keratoderma in a patient of Korean descent with a heterozygous SERPINB7 mutation.

Nagashima-type palmoplantar keratoderma (NPPK) is an autosomal recessive form of diffuse palmoplantar keratoderma (PPK) characterized by thickening and redness of palms and/or soles. In this report, we describe a female patient of Korean descent who had clinical remission of her adult-onset NPPK. To our knowledge, she is the first reported heterozygous SERBINB7 mutation carrier to present with classic NPPK who achieved spontaneous clinical remission.

Skin-lightening practices among shoppers in select markets in Kumasi, Ghana: A cross-sectional survey.

Background: Despite warnings about its harmful adverse effects and the implementation of regulatory bans, anecdotal reports suggest high use of skin-lightening agents in Kumasi, Ghana.

Objective: To estimate the prevalence and motivation for skin-lightening agent use and nonuse among shoppers in Kumasi, Ghana.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional survey of a convenience sample of shoppers in 3 of Kumasi's largest markets.