Reactive perforating collagenosis in a diabetic
Keywords: Acquired perforating collagenosis, Diabetes mellitus type II, Female, Histopathology-confirmed, Hyperpigmented eroded plaques, Intense pruritus, Maori ethnicity, Pigmented hyperkeratotic scaly papules, Reactive perforating collagenosis, Skin of colour, Smoker, Trunk
Reactive perforating collagenosis is the most common type of primary perforating dermatosis. It is characterised by the transepithelial elimination of collagen from the dermis through the epidermis to the skin surface.
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