Porokeratosis arising in a burn scar.

Nova, M P; Goldberg, L J; Mattison, T; Halperin, A · J Am Acad Dermatol · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A histologically verified porokeratosis arose in a burn scar on the back of a 47-year-old man. This phenomenon has not been previously reported. We discuss the literature on porokeratosis, the relation between epidermal and dermal injury, and the genesis of this lesion.

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