Papular lesions in areas arranged in an arciform distribution due to elastosis perforans serpiginosa (EPS-patient3)
Keywords: Arciform pattern, Erythema, Erythematous papular eruption, Geographic pattern, Male, Multiple small keratotic papules, Neck, Serpiginous pattern, Small coalesced papules, Varying patterns
Elastosis perforans serpiginosa (EPS) is a rare skin disorder in which abnormal elastic tissue fibre passes from the papillary dermis (inner layer of skin) to the epidermis (outer layer of skin), described as transepithelial elimination. It presents as a group of small reddish bumps.
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