acquired perforating dermatosis

acquired perforating dermatosis
general term for a group of dermatoses marked by umbilicated papules with a central keratotic plug, caused by the extrusion of connective tissue fibers through the epidermis. Most types occur in adults, especially in association with diabetes or renal insufficiency. Included are elastosis perforans serpiginosa, Kyrle disease, perforating folliculitis, and reactive perforating collagenosis.

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