Hyperkeratosis follicularis caused by avitaminosis cE64.2

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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keratosis pilaris scorbutica; lichen scorbuticus; scorbutica hemorrhagica folliculitis; Scorbutid

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Follicular-lichenoid keratosis, often as an isolated precursor symptom of vitamin C deficiency with an emphasis on the extremities.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

This can be caused by a lack of vitamin C intake or possible vitamin C depletion, e.g. during long-term ACTH treatment.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

A daily intake of 25-30 mg Vit. C/day is necessary to prevent scurvy. In case of existing disease, 500 mg/day are sufficient to eliminate the symptoms.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer