Acquired ichthyosis in a child with autoimmune thyroiditis.
Acquired ichthyosis is a rare cutaneous disorder characterized by dry, rough skin with prominent scaling, that involves symmetrically the trunk and limbs and especially on the extensor surfaces. It appears most commonly in adults in association with malignant, autoimmune, metabolic, endocrine, and infectious diseases. We describe a child with acquired ichthyosis in whom an autoimmune hypothyroidism was detected; furthermore, replacement therapy with L-thyroxine resulted in complete remission of ichthyosis.
Brazzelli
Valeria
V
Department of Human and Hereditary Pathology, Institute of Dermatology, University of Pavia and Foundation IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo, Pavia, Italy. vbrazzelli@libero.it
Larizza
Daniela
D
Muzio
Francesca
F
Fornara
Luisa
L
Calcaterra
Valeria
V
Vassallo
Camilla
C
Scaglia
Francesca
F
Borroni
Giovanna
G
D001323:Autoantibodies / Q000097:blood; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D007057:Ichthyosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D007642:Keratosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D013967:Thyroiditis, Autoimmune / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D001323:Autoantibodies; D013974:Thyroxine