A case of papular acantholytic dyskeratosis in a young male

A biopsy specimen of 3.5 mm punch was obtained from one of the papular lesions for histopathology with a differential diagnosis of verrucae, lichen planus, or candidiasis. [5] Options for the management of PAD include topical steroids; oral retinoids; 0.1% tazarotene; cidofovir; imiquimod; 3% boric...

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Published in:Indian journal of dermatopathology and diagnostic dermatology 2020-01, Vol.7 (1), p.54-55
Main Authors: Jindal, Anuradha, Mysore, Venkataram, Noronha, Malcom
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cidofovir
Histology
Histopathology
Skin diseases
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Summary:A biopsy specimen of 3.5 mm punch was obtained from one of the papular lesions for histopathology with a differential diagnosis of verrucae, lichen planus, or candidiasis. [5] Options for the management of PAD include topical steroids; oral retinoids; 0.1% tazarotene; cidofovir; imiquimod; 3% boric acid; and physical modalities such as cryotherapy, ablative laser, and radiofrequency. [...]PAD is a distinct clinicopathological entity characterized by multiple, dome-shaped papules over genitocrural folds and presence of acantholysis with dyskeratoses on histology akin to transient acantholytic disorders.
ISSN:2349-6029
2349-6029
DOI:10.4103/ijdpdd.ijdpdd_57_19