Abstract

DEANE, L. Porokeratosis: A review. Rev. argent. dermatol. [online]. 2012, vol.93, n.4. ISSN 1851-300X.

Porokeratosis is an inherited disorder of keratinization, described by Mibelli. Mutiple clinical variants  have been reported, all represented by a common primary lesion: the hyperkeratotic papule. The diagnosis is confirmed by the histopathological study, which shows the cornoid lamella, the most representative finding of these dermatoses. It's a complex pathology due to the poor response to therapy, the frequent recurrence and pre-neoplasic potencial. The goal of this article is the recognition of different porokeratosis forms, and review the issue in order to reach the correct diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords : Porokeratosis; Keratotic papule; Cornoid lamella.