Aquagenic syringeal acrokeratoderma in an adult man: case report and review of the literature.
Aquagenic syringeal acrokeratoderma (ASA) is a rare acquired disorder that develops predominantly in young women. It is clinically characterized by a burning sensation and whitish discolouration on the hands and rarely on the soles after brief immersion in water, which resolves within a short time after drying. Topical aluminium chloride and salicylic acid are reportedly beneficial in some cases. In total, 20 female and 8 male patients with ASA have been reported previously. We present another male patient, who failed to respond to treatment with antihistamines and topical steroids, but responded well to formalin 3% in alcohol without any side-effects.
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Department of Dermatology, Huangpu Hospital of the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China. luodq@mail.sysu.edu.cn
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D000328:Adult; D005557:Formaldehyde / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D006945:Hyperhidrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D007101:Immersion / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007645:Keratoderma, Palmoplantar / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D014867:Water
D014867:Water; D005557:Formaldehyde