The actinic comedonal plaque is characterized by papules, cysts and comedones forming
a yellowish plaque in areas of chronic sun exposure skin. There are few reports in
literature about this entity, considered a rare and ectopic form of Favré-Racouchot
Syndrome. We report two cases of lesions located on forearms and thorax.
Favré-Racouchot Syndrome is a condition usually restricted to the periorbital area;
however, there are reports of similar findings in atypical locations, such as
forearms and chest, which are known as actinic comedonal plaque. Ultraviolet
radiation exposure is the main factor involved in its pathogenesis. The objective of
this study was to provide accurate knowledge of this dermatosis and stimulate
dermatologists to provide a correct diagnosis of the condition.
Anti-TNF agents are effective in the treatment of psoriasis. However, they render
individuals more susceptible to infections. We report an atypical case of
histoplasmosis in an immunosuppressed patient due to anti- TNF therapy. A patient who
used anti-TNF for the treatment of psoriasis had had a lesion on the right eyebrow
since discontinuation of the medication. The diagnostic hypothesis was basal cell
carcinoma, but the histopathological examination was compatible with
histoplasmosis.
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