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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Differing in size, papular, hemispherically bulging, smooth, rarely macerated, skin lesions resembling broad condylomas.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

Caused by chronic physical irritation (e.g. pressure) Also occurs with continuous urine wetting (Incontinentia urinae) of various causes. S.a.u. acanthoma.

General therapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Switch off the triggering stimulus. If necessary also by masking the affected skin areas.

External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Alternatively, injection with a glucocorticoid-containing crystal suspension such as Triamcinolon-Lsg. (e.g. Volon A diluted 1:3 with LA, e.g. Scandicain). If necessary, repeat therapy several times.

Operative therapieThis section has been translated automatically.

Possible excision in toto or curettage.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Cho S et al (2007) Acantholytic acanthoma clinically resembling a molluscum contagiosum. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 21: 119-120

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer