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Adult-onset erythrokeratodermia variabilis (EKV) triggered by pregnancy and crash dieting: A rare case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Erythrokeratodermia variabilis (EKV) is a rare inherited genodermatosis characterised by migratory and erythematous patches changing over the course of hours to days and fixed keratotic plaques. The disease begins mostly at birth or within the first year of life; it very rarely starts after childhood. We present here a sporadic case with adult onset EKV that was aggravated by pregnancy with spontaneous resolution, and later on, after crash diet more persistent patches and plaques appeared with no spontaneous resolution. The patient showed excellent response to systemic retinoids.

Source: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

DOI: 10.47391/jpma.9785

Authors: Ghazal Afzal, Najia Ahmed, Nighat Jamal, Fatima Zahoor

Language: English

Topic: Genetic and rare skin diseases.

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650

OpenAlex ID: W4401912586

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