Rupioid psoriasis and other skin diseases with rupioid manifestations.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-2014
Abstract
The term rupioid has been used to describe well-demarcated, cone-shaped plaques with thick, dark, lamellate, and adherent crusts on the skin that somewhat resemble oyster or limpet shells. We present a case of rupioid psoriasis that was treated with methotrexate, topical steroids, and intralesional steroid injections. Rupioid manifestations have been clinically observed in a variety of disease settings, including rupioid psoriasis, reactive arthritis, disseminated histoplasmosis, keratotic scabies, secondary syphilis, and photosensitive skin lesions in association with aminoaciduria. To diagnose the underlying infectious or inflammatory diseases beneath the thick crusts, skin biopsy and a blood test for syphilis may be necessary. Our aim is to familiarize clinicians with the differential diagnoses for skin diseases with rupioid manifestations.
Volume
94
Issue
3
First Page
119
Last Page
121
ISSN
2326-6929
Published In/Presented At
Chung, H. J., Marley-Kemp, D., & Keller, M. (2014). Rupioid psoriasis and other skin diseases with rupioid manifestations. Cutis, 94(3), 119–121.
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
25279472
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article