1/2. Progressive symmetric erythrokeratodermia.Progressive symmetric erythrokeratodermia is a rare disorder of keratinization manifested by hyperkeratotic plaques on an erythematous base. Familial cases have not been reported. The following is, to our knowledge, the first report of a case from America, as well as the first involving a black child.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = black (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/2. Granular parakeratosis.This is a report of a 60 year-old black female patient presenting with pruritic brownish crusted plaques on both axillae of one month evolution. Histopathology revealed findings characteristic of axillary granular parakeratosis. This entity was first described by Northcutt et al in 1991. Since then, involvement of other intertriginous areas have also been reported. A review of the literature was performed and the term granular parakeratosis is suggested to emphasize its pathognomonic histopathologic features.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = black (Clic here for more details about this article) |