title: Acquired reactive perforating collagenosis.
abstract: Acquired perforating disorder has been recognized as an uncommon distinct dermatosis in which altered collagen is eliminated through the epidermis. Several disorders accompanied by itching and scratching were reported to be associated with reactive perforating collagenosis. A 67-year-old white woman diagnosed as acquired reactive perforating collagenosis with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus and congestive cardiac failure is presented.
authors.affiliation: Suleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Yayla Mahallesi IsmetPaşa Caddesi, Köse Apt. No:1 K:1 D:2, 32100 Isparta, Turkey. pinarbasak@ixir.com
authors.forename: P Y
authors.initials: PY
authors.lastname: Basak
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Turkmen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003095:Collagen Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000150:complications; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*