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Michelerio A, Greco A, Tomasini D, Tomasini C. Galli-Galli Disease: A Comprehensive Literature Review. Dermatopathology (Basel) 2024; 11:79-100. [PMID: 38390850 PMCID: PMC10885078 DOI: 10.3390/dermatopathology11010008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
Abstract
Galli-Galli disease (GGD) is a rare genodermatosis that exhibits autosomal dominant inheritance with variable penetrance. GGD typically manifests with erythematous macules, papules, and reticulate hyperpigmentation in flexural areas. A distinct atypical variant exists, which features brown macules predominantly on the trunk, lower limbs, and extremities, with a notable absence of the hallmark reticulated hyperpigmentation in flexural areas. This review includes a detailed literature search and examines cases since GGD's first description in 1982. It aims to synthesize the current knowledge on GGD, covering its etiology, clinical presentation, histopathology, diagnosis, and treatment. A significant aspect of this review is the exploration of the genetic, histopathological, and clinical parallels between GGD and Dowling-Degos disease (DDD), which is another rare autosomal dominant genodermatosis, particularly focusing on their shared mutations in the KRT5 and POGLUT1 genes. This supports the hypothesis that GGD and DDD may be different phenotypic expressions of the same pathological condition, although they have traditionally been recognized as separate entities, with suprabasal acantholysis being a distinctive feature of GGD. Lastly, this review discusses the existing treatment approaches, underscoring the absence of established guidelines and the limited effectiveness of various treatments.
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Affiliation(s)
- Andrea Michelerio
- Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
- Dermatology Unit, Ospedale Cardinal Massaia, 14100 Asti, Italy
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- Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, ASST Valle Olona, 21052 Busto Arsizio, Italy
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- Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
- Dermatology Clinic, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Chandler W. Rundle
- Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Dermatology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Department of Dermatology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
- Correspondence to: Eric L. Simpson, MD, MCR, Oregon Health & Science University, Department of Dermatology (CH16D), 3303 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR 97239-4501.
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Abdelmaksoud A, Lotti T, Anadolu R, Goldust M, Ayhan E, Dave DD, Vestita M, Ebik B, Gupta M. Low dose of isotretinoin: A comprehensive review. Dermatol Ther 2020; 33:e13251. [PMID: 32022958 DOI: 10.1111/dth.13251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2019] [Revised: 01/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Isotretinoin is a first-generation retinoid initially approved for the treatment of severe cases of acne vulgaris (nodulocystic acne). Because of its broad anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, it has been used beyond its initial approval in a myriad of other indications. Adverse effects of isotretinoin vary from xerosis to teratogenicity. Herein, we reviewed the literature, through date-unlimited PubMed search, from inception till December 2019, using the following search terms: "low-dose isotretinoin" and "dermatology," "isotretinoin and safety," "isotretinoin, off-label uses," "isotretinoin and male fertility," "isotretinoin, iPLEDGE system," aiming to deliver a therapeutic update relevant to clinical practice. All English-language articles were considered with no limitation based on the articles' type. Low-dose isotretinoin is not limited to old and novel dermatological conditions, but also showed promising results in the field of infertility and safety in the field of gastroenterology. We also highlight on the safety profile of the drug and experts' recommendations to enhance safety measures to decrease fetal risk while on isotretinoin.
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- Ayman Abdelmaksoud
- Mansoura Dermatology, Venerology and Leprology Hospital, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Rome "G.Marconi", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Dermatopathology, International Dermatology, Dermatopathology, Esthetics and Anti-aging Academy (IDEA), Istanbul, Turkey.,Dermatology Clinic, Ankara, Turkey.,Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- University of Rome G. Marconi, Rome, Italy.,Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany.,Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Health Sciences, Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital, Diyarbakır, Turkey
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- Unit of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari, Bari, Italy.,Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology Diyarbakir, Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Kıtılbıl, Turkey
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Deenen NJ, Damman J, Nijsten TEC. Galli-Galli disease successfully treated with alitretinoin. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2019; 33:e232-e233. [PMID: 30742719 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.15485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- N J Deenen
- Department of Dermatology, Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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