Dermoscopy of Dermatitis Cruris Pustulosa et Atrophicans: Retrospective Study from South India
August 2024
in “
Indian Dermatology Online Journal
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Studysummary In this retrospective study, researchers described the dermoscopic features of dermatitis cruris pustulosa et atrophicans in 30 patients, finding that follicular-based pustules and other specific features were predominant, with male patients being more affected and primarily involving the lower extremities. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
This retrospective study examined the dermoscopic features of dermatitis cruris pustulosa et atrophicans (DCPA) in 30 patients at a tertiary care center in South India, highlighting a male preponderance and common involvement of lower extremities. Key dermoscopic findings included follicular-based pustules in all patients, follicular white structureless areas in 53.3%, and perifollicular collarette of scales in 40%. Other features were diffuse background dotted blood vessels and absence of follicular orifices, with less common vascular and pigmentary patterns. The study's limitations included its retrospective nature, small sample size, and lack of a comparison group.
