Ewha Med J.  2021 Oct;44(4):144-145. 10.12771/emj.2021.44.4.144.

Focal Acral Hyperkeratosis

• Byun JY
• Kim R
• Lee M
• Choi YW
• Choi HY

• KMID: 2521827
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12771/emj.2021.44.4.144

Abstract

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Figure

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  Fig. 1 Clinical findings. Multiple yellow flat discrete papules and plaques were observed along the lateral aspect of both hands.

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  Fig. 2 Histologic findings. (A) Focal depression of epidermis is observed with marked hyperkeratosis and hypergranulosis (H&E, ×40). (B) There is no alteration of elastic fibers (Verhoeff-van Gieson, ×100).

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