Aquagenic Syringeal Acrokeratoderma: Report of a Case with Dermoscopic Findings

Aquagenic Keratoma: Treatment Update

{0>La Queratodermia Acuagénica (QA) es una afectación dermatológica adquirida poco frecuente que se caracteriza por la aparición de edema y pápulas blanquecinas-translúcidas desencadenado por la inmersión o contacto con agua.<}100{>Aquagenic keratoderma is an uncommon acquired dermatosis characterized by edema and whitish-translucent papules triggered by immersion or contact with water.<0} {0>Se han descrito casos asociados a fármacos, hiperhidrosis y a fibrosis quística.<}100{>Cases have been described in association with certain medications, hyperhidrosis, and cystic fibrosis.<0} {0>Los objetivos del estudio son evaluar la efectividad de los distintos tratamientos existentes para la QA.<}0{>The aim of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of different treatments for aquagenic keratoderma.<0} {0>Realizamos una revisión de la literatura existente al respecto hasta el momento, incluyendo series de casos y reportes de caso.<}94{>We reviewed the literature and analyzed treatments for aquagenic keratoderma described in case series and reports.<0} {0>El tratamiento de la QA es efectivo en las formas asociadas a hiperhidrosis.<}100{>Aquagenic keratoderma associated with hyperhidrosis can be treated effectively.<0} {0>La iontoforesis de agua del grifo, la simpatectomía torácica endoscópica, las inyecciones de toxina botulínica y la oxibutinina son efectivas en las formas refractarias.<}100{>Tap water iontophoresis, endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy, botulinum toxin injections, and oxybutynin are effective against refractory forms.<0} {0>La aplicación tópica de ácido salicílico o sales de aluminio es efectiva pero resulta poco eficaz como tratamiento de mantenimiento.<}0{>Topical salicylic acid and aluminum salts are effective, but of little value as maintenance therapy.<0} {0>Probablemente la mejor alternativa para el tratamiento de la QA sea la Oxibutinina 5mg/día v.o.<}100{>Oral oxybutynin 5 mg/d is probably the best option for treating aquagenic keratoderma.<0} {0>Se ha observado que los efectos fisiopatológicos de los antiinflamatorios no esteroideos en la QA podrían justificar el uso de las prostaglandinas como un tratamiento dirigido de la enfermedad.<}100{>The reported pathophysiological effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in this setting suggest that the use of prostaglandins might be justified.<0} {0>Se necesitan estudios adicionales para fortalecer estas deducciones y abordar las incertidumbres restantes.<}100{>Additional studies are needed to investigate these hypotheses and resolve other questions.<0}.

Aquagenic acrokeratoderma: a case report and review of the literature

A case of aquagenic acrokeratoderma was reported and the related literature was reviewed. The patient is a 41-year-old male with white papules and plaques on his hands and feet for 2 years after sweating or having contact with water for 3 minutes. The patient was diagnosed with aquagenic acrokeratoderma by relevant examination in our hospital, and was given topical use of 10% salicylic acid ointment once a day and 10% urea cream twice a day. The symptoms were partially relieved and the patients is being followed up.