A 5 1/2-year-old boy revealed symmetric erythematous plaques on b oth arms and legs as well as in the face. Additionally, contractions of several digital joints were noted. We diagnosed a progressive symmetric erythro...A 5 1/2-year-old boy revealed symmetric erythematous plaques on b oth arms and legs as well as in the face. Additionally, contractions of several digital joints were noted. We diagnosed a progressive symmetric erythrokeratoderma and i nitiated a topical therapy with tretinoin. Here we discuss the etiology, differe ntial diagnoses, and therapeutic options of this rare disorder of keratinization .展开更多
文摘A 5 1/2-year-old boy revealed symmetric erythematous plaques on b oth arms and legs as well as in the face. Additionally, contractions of several digital joints were noted. We diagnosed a progressive symmetric erythrokeratoderma and i nitiated a topical therapy with tretinoin. Here we discuss the etiology, differe ntial diagnoses, and therapeutic options of this rare disorder of keratinization .