A Case of Incidental Acantholysis in Patient of Contact Dermatitis / 대한피부과학회지

ABSTRACT

Incidental acantholysis is a rare histologic findings, and reported in basal cell carcinoma, keratoacanthoma, psoriasis, tinea corporis, etc We describe a case of contact dermatitis in a 64-year-old female who suffered from recurrent itchy, erythematous patches on face, neck, and shoulder She presented with recently aggravated itchy skin lesions after using perfume and Tiger balm. Patch test showed strong positive reaction to balsam of Peru, fragrance anix, and Tiger balm. A biopsy specimen showed lichenoid dermatitis and incidental focal acantholysis which was not previously reported in literatures.