The actinic comedonal plaque is characterized by papules, cysts and comedones forming a yellowish plaque in areas of chronic sun exposure skin. There are few reports in literature about this entity, considered a rare and ectopic form of Favré-Racouchot Syndrome. We report two cases of lesions located on forearms and thorax. Favré-Racouchot Syndrome is a condition usually restricted to the periorbital area; however, there are reports of similar findings in atypical locations, such as forearms and chest, which are known as actinic comedonal plaque. Ultraviolet radiation exposure is the main factor involved in its pathogenesis. The objective of this study was to provide accurate knowledge of this dermatosis and stimulate dermatologists to provide a correct diagnosis of the condition.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4540545 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/abd1806-4841.20153543 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Dermoscopic Features of an Actinic Comedonal Plaque - a Rare Ectopic Form of Favre-Racouchot Syndrome.
Dermatol Pract Concept
January 2023
Department of Dermatology, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Topical Imiquimod Therapy for Localized Solar Dermatitis in a Dog.
Top Companion Anim Med
September 2022
Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- Chronic sun exposure can cause solar dermatitis in dogs, leading to skin issues like redness, hair loss, and blisters, as seen in a 5-year-old American Bulldog.
- Histological examination showed significant skin changes such as keratinocyte dysplasia and follicular cysts, confirming the diagnosis of solar dermatitis.
- The treatment involved antibiotics and imiquimod cream, with imiquimod showing effectiveness in reducing skin inflammation, marking its first reported successful use for this condition in dogs.
Treatment of post-menopausal acne with tretinoin lotion 0.05% delivers rapid results and concomitant benefits.
SAGE Open Med Case Rep
June 2020
Anne Arundel Dermatology, Vienna, VA, USA.
We describe a case of comedonal acne in a post-menopausal female treated with a novel tretinoin lotion 0.05%. The patient also had some actinic keratoses, which are hyperkeratotic, scaly lesions caused by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCombination of 30% Salicylic Acid Peels and Mechanical Comedo Extraction for the Treatment of Favre-Racouchot Syndrome.
Acta Dermatovenerol Croat
March 2019
Eftychia Platsidaki, MD, 5 Ionos Dragoumi Str, 16121 Athens , Greece;
Article Synopsis
- Favre-Racouchot syndrome is a skin condition linked to sun exposure and heavy smoking, causing cysts and nodules, typically on the face.
- A treatment combining 30% salicylic acid peels and manual extraction was tested on five male patients aged 60-75, with sessions every two weeks for a total of four treatments.
- Results showed 80% of patients had fair to good improvement according to physician assessments, while all patients reported some level of improvement, with no side effects observed during the study.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!