Case Report
Parakeratosis Pustulosa: A Rare Disease
1 İstanbul Medeniyet University, Department of Dermatology, Goztepe Trainig and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
2 Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine, Van, Turkey
3 İstanbul Medeniyet University, Department of Pathology, Goztepe Trainig and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Anahtar Kelimeler: Eczematoid eruptionParakeratosis pustulosa
Keywords: Eczematoid eruptionParakeratosis pustulosa
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Observation:
Parakeratosis pustulosa is predominantly seen in children as an eczematoid eruption adjacent to the free margin of nail, extending to the dorsal nail fold. This entity a distinct but less commonly known skin disease. Differential diagnosis should be considered Hallopeau’s acropustulosis, palmoplantar pustulosis, palmoplantar psoriasis, Andrew’s pustular bacteridis, dermatophyte infection, and contact dermatitis. Histopathological assessment are essential in the diagnosis.