Halogenoderma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Halogenoderma (HD) is an uncommon dermatosis that develops following exposure to halogens such as iodide and bromide, referred to as iododerma and bromoderma, respectively. Here, we report the case of a 40-year-old male who presented with a three-week history of slightly itchy progressive skin lesio...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2022-11, Vol.14 (11), p.e31846
Main Authors: Ghazzawi, Raghad A, Alqurashi, Mohammed G, Almalki, Nada A, Alosaimi, Ashwaq K, Al Hawsawi, Khalid
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biopsy
Case reports
Dermatology
Food
Iodine
Medicine
Neutrophils
Potassium
Skin diseases
Steroids
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Summary:Halogenoderma (HD) is an uncommon dermatosis that develops following exposure to halogens such as iodide and bromide, referred to as iododerma and bromoderma, respectively. Here, we report the case of a 40-year-old male who presented with a three-week history of slightly itchy progressive skin lesions associated with low-grade fever and malaise. The patient had a history of using food supplements containing iodide and bromide for four months prior to the appearance of skin rashes. Skin examination revealed multiple crusted papules and nodules scattered on his face, neck, and trunk. A skin biopsy was taken from the lesions. The epidermis showed crustation, exocytosis of neutrophils, and multiple intraepidermal abscesses. The dermis showed heavy cellular infiltrates composed mainly of neutrophils. The skin lesions disappeared completely after the cessation of food supplements, along with the use of topical corticosteroids for a few weeks.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.31846