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Learn more about Porokeratosis
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is porokeratosis?
A skin condition which appears as raised brown bumps that may expand into scaly patches. It is not contagious, but it may be passed down through genetics.
Symptoms of porokeratosis
There is a net-like or circular rash on parts of my skin
Redness in sun-exposed areas of skin
Questions your doctor may ask to check for porokeratosis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose porokeratosis
Does your skin have a circular or target like pattern?
Do you have redness on the sun-exposed areas of your skin?
Treatment for porokeratosis
This condition typically does not require treatment. In benign cases, lesions will be monitored and watched for signs of malignancy. Topical or systemic drugs such as immune response modifiers or retinoids may be prescribed to help reduce the symptoms. In some cases, procedural interventions, such as cryotherapy and laser therapy, may be necessary.
Diseases related to Porokeratosis
References
Lu JD, Mufti A, Sachdeva M, Rahat S, Lansang RP, Yeung J. Drugs associated with development of porokeratosis: A systematic review. Dermatol Ther. 2021 Jan;34(1):e14560. doi: 10.1111/dth.14560. Epub 2020 Dec 1. PMID: 33210788.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dth.14560
Sehgal VN, Jain S, Singh N. Porokeratosis. J Dermatol. 1996 Aug;23(8):517-25. doi: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.1996.tb02644.x. PMID: 8854582.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1346-8138.1996.tb02644.x
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