A 10-year-old boy with a persistent rash since birth

Sanjeev Tuli; Sonal Tuli

doi:10.1542/pir.32-11-e102

A 10-year-old boy with a persistent rash since birth

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Erythrokeratodermia variabilis is a rare, inherited disease characterized by erythematous as well as hyperkeratotic lesions over the face, trunk, and extremities. The lesions are not life-threatening but can cause significant psychosocial issues from disfigurement of the skin. Treatment is aimed alt decreasing the hyperkeratosis. Lubrication is the mainstay of therapy, but topical or systemic retinoids may be used in severe cases.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	e102-e104
Journal	Pediatrics in review
Volume	32
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.32-11-e102
State	Published - Nov 2011
Externally published	Yes

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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A 10-year-old boy with a persistent rash since birth

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