Elastosis perforans serpiginosa (EPS) is a rare skin condition belonging to the group of perforating dermatoses (PDs) and characterized by transepidermal elimination of abnormal elastic fibres.1 We report a case of an acquired disseminated EPS in a patient with multiple chronic viral infections, who was successfully treated with narrowband ultraviolet B (NB-UVB).

A case of acquired disseminated elastosis perforans serpiginosa in a patient with HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C successfully treated with narrowband ultraviolet B therapy

Feliciani C.
2020-01-01

Abstract

Elastosis perforans serpiginosa (EPS) is a rare skin condition belonging to the group of perforating dermatoses (PDs) and characterized by transepidermal elimination of abnormal elastic fibres.1 We report a case of an acquired disseminated EPS in a patient with multiple chronic viral infections, who was successfully treated with narrowband ultraviolet B (NB-UVB).
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