ABSTRACT
Anetoderma or macular atrophy is a rare skin condition of unclear pathogenesis, often associated with autoimmune diseases and skin damage from various infections. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), syphilis, and poxviruses have been implicated in the development of anetoderma. A 37-year-old male patient with HIV and recent unprotected sexual encounters presented with more than 400 skin lesions, consistent with Mpox. Symptomatic treatment for Mpox resulted in acute symptom resolution. However, 8 months later he developed papular anetoderma lesions in areas previously affected by Mpox. Biopsy confirmed the loss of elastic fibers in the affected skin areas, leading to the diagnosis of Mpox-induced anetoderma. This report presents a unique case of anetoderma following Mpox in an HIV-positive patient.
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Anetoderma , HIV Infections , Humans , Male , Adult , Anetoderma/pathology , HIV Infections/complications , HIV Infections/drug therapy , Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination/adverse effects , Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination/therapeutic useSubject(s)
Alopecia Areata , Tick Bites , Humans , Alopecia Areata/etiology , Tick Bites/complications , Female , Adult , MaleABSTRACT
Diagnosis of pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA) is based on the characteristic pattern of lesions in different stages of development, ranging from erythematous maculopapules to papules with a crusted and/or necrotic centre. However, it may raise the differential diagnosis with other entities. It is therefore not uncommon to have to perform skin biopsies to reach a diagnosis, including in infants. In this study, we report the cases of three patients with PLEVA, highlighting the correlations between the clinical, dermoscopic and histological features. Observation of the dermatoscopic findings described, such as punctate or glomerular vessels and erythematous globules surrounding a homogeneous orange or crusty central area, may allow for a rapid diagnosis, avoiding the need for invasive techniques.
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Pityriasis Lichenoides , Infant , Humans , Pityriasis Lichenoides/diagnosis , Pityriasis Lichenoides/pathology , Dermoscopy , Skin/pathology , Diagnosis, DifferentialSubject(s)
Insect Bites and Stings , Scabies , Humans , Scabies/diagnosis , Insect Bites and Stings/diagnosisSubject(s)
Bowen's Disease , Skin Neoplasms , Humans , Bowen's Disease/drug therapy , Ointments , Acetamides , Skin Neoplasms/therapySubject(s)
Angiomatosis , Propranolol , Humans , Propranolol/therapeutic use , Breast , Angiomatosis/drug therapySubject(s)
Mpox (monkeypox) , Humans , Mpox (monkeypox)/drug therapy , Skin , Administration, Cutaneous , BiopsyABSTRACT
Monkeypox is a rare zoonotic disease with a progressive increase in cases among men who have sex with men (MSM) worldwide in recent months. New complications of this infection have been described. The aim of the study was to describe this new pattern of presentation of monkeypox at the level of the finger. We present the cases of three patients with monkeypox whitlow, a new clinical presentation of monkeypox. The patients were three MSM with ages ranging from 32 to 49â years. All three had involvement of the third finger of the dominant hand as well as skin lesions at other sites. Two of the three patients had severe inflammation in the digit and proximal arm and were treated with systemic corticosteroids with significant improvement. In two of the three cases we observed onychodystrophy as a complication. All patients reported sexual intercourse with previous digital-anal penetration with the affected finger, which may be the mode of transmission. Distinguishing features that need to be considered are discussed.
