Korean J Dermatol.
2004 Oct;42(10):1350-1352.
A Case of Keratolytic Winter Erythema
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea. jhoon@cnu.ac.kr
Abstract
- Keratolytic winter erythema is an autosomal dominant skin disorder of unknown etiology. It is charaterised by cyclical erythema, hyperkeratosis, and peeling of the skin of the palms and soles, arresting at major skin creases. The symptoms are noticeable during winter. We present clinical and histological data of a 22-year-old male with the attributes of keratolytic winter erythema.
