Ann Dermatol.  2016 Dec;28(6):794-795. 10.5021/ad.2016.28.6.794.

A Case of Acrodermatitis Continua Accompanying with Osteolysis and Atrophy of the Distal Phalanx That Evoluted into Generalized Pustular Psoriasis

• Kim KH
• Kim HL
• Suh HY
• Jeon JW
• Ahn JY
• Park MY
• Youn JI

• KMID: 2368143
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2016.28.6.794

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Acrodermatitis*
Atrophy*
Osteolysis*
Psoriasis*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Dystrophic finger nails with deformed finger tips, (B) erythematous patches with multiple tiny pustules on the trunk and extremities, (C) erythematous patches with multiple tiny pustules on the trunk and extremities.

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  Fig. 2 (A) Irregular bony absorption on distal phalangeal tuft of hand, (B) irregular bony absorption on distal phalangeal tuft of hand.

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