An Unusual Variant of Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis Masquerading as Tinea Versicolor

Hudacek, Kristin D.; Haque, M. S.; Hochberg, Abby L.; Cusack, Carrie Ann; Chung, Christina Lee

doi:10.1001/archdermatol.2011.2812

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“…The hallmark of these papules is that they exhibit epidermal changes of scaling, hyperkeratosis, or even atrophy. Rarely, these verrucous papules are arranged as a vertically oriented ripple 33,34. In Caucasians, CRP presents as an eruption of erythematous scaly papules with rippling or reticulation 28,35.…”

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Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis: diagnostic and treatment challenges

Lim¹,

Tey²,

Chong³

2016

CCID

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Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis (CRP) of Gougerot and Carteaud was first typified in 1927. With the help of electron microscopy, it has been elucidated that CRP arises due to aberrant keratinization. However, till date, there is no clear consensus on the etiologic trigger for CRP. Prevailing postulates include a bacterial trigger by Dietzia papillomatosis (type strain N 1280T), an exaggerated cutaneous response to Malassezia furfur, an endocrine basis stemming from insulin resistance, ultraviolet light-induced epidermal change, amyloid deposition, and a loss-of-function mutation in keratin 16. CRP typically presents as asymptomatic hyperpigmented papules and plaques with peripheral reticulation over the nape, axillae, upper chest, and upper back, occasionally with extension superior to the forehead and inferior to the pubic region. Dermoscopy may be used in the evaluation of CRP, but its diagnosis is made on clinical grounds given its nonspecific histopathological findings. Although successful treatment with topical keratolytics, retinoids, or antifungals has been reported, antibiotics, such as minocycline, at anti-inflammatory doses have emerged as a preferred therapeutic option. In this article, we review the diagnostic considerations in CRP and its therapeutic options.

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Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis: diagnostic and treatment challenges

Lim¹,

Tey²,

Chong³

2016

CCID

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“…CARP is also a rare skin disease with an unknown etiology, more commonly occurring in adolescents and women. 14 Similar to PP, the lesions of CARP often begin in the intermammary and mid-dorsal regions and may involve the back, neck and trunk. However, in contrast to PP, CARP usually has no subjective symptoms, with occasional pruritus and slow disease development.…”

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Use of minocycline for the treatment of prurigo pigmentosa with intraepidermal vesiculation: a case report

Yang¹,

Jiao²,

Zhang³

2021

J Int Med Res

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Pruritus pigmentosa is a skin disease mainly characterized by pruritus, inflammatory rash and reticular and macular pigmentation. The disease more commonly affects young women and may persist for several years. In this article, we report a case of a 20-year-old female patient who presented with erythema and blisters on the neck and trunk with pruritus for 20 days. Dermatological examination revealed a reticular distribution of erythema on the chest and abdomen and some areas of erythema covered with crusts. Additionally, blisters and bullae with clear fluid and negative Nikolsky’s sign were noted. On the neck and back, erythema was also in a reticular distribution, and erythema secondary to erosion and/or crusts was present. In addition, histopathological analysis of the lesions showed hyperkeratosis and intraepidermal multilocular vesiculation and confirmed increased migration of inflammatory cells into the epidermis and infiltration of inflammatory cells, including lymphocytes, histiocytes and eosinophils, in the superficial dermis. The expression levels of IgG, IgM, IgA and C3 were all negative. This patient was diagnosed with prurigo pigmentosa, and the condition improved after treatment with minocycline.

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“…The number of papules typically can progress over months to years and range in color from pink to brown. However, hypopigmented lesions have also been observed in dark-skinned individuals [8].…”

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Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis Associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Basu

Cohen²

2019

Cureus

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Polycystic ovarian syndrome is an endocrine disorder diagnosed commonly in young women. Various cutaneous manifestations can include acanthosis nigricans, acne, hirsutism, and alopecia. Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis is a rare skin condition that may be associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome. The etiology of confluent and reticulated papillomatosis is not yet well established but multiple theories exist regarding its pathogenesis. We describe a woman with established polycystic ovarian syndrome who presented with confluent and reticulated papillomatosis; her skin condition was successfully treated with azithromycin. The clinical features, differential diagnosis, epidemiology, and proposed etiologies for confluent and reticulated papillomatosis are discussed as well as possible treatment options. Among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome, confluent and reticulated papillomatosis and acanthosis nigricans can occur concurrently. Additionally, it is possible that confluent and reticulated papillomatosis occurs more commonly in this patient population.

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An Unusual Variant of Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis Masquerading as Tinea Versicolor

Cited by 16 publications

References 7 publications

Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis: diagnostic and treatment challenges

Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis: diagnostic and treatment challenges

Use of minocycline for the treatment of prurigo pigmentosa with intraepidermal vesiculation: a case report

Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis Associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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