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EE70.0 Acquired perforating dermatosis

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

A condition commonly seen in association with longstanding diabetes mellitus, particularly in association with renal failure, in which multiple large follicular and non-follicular keratotic papules develop on the trunk and limbs. Trauma from scratching pruritic skin may be the initiating event leading to transepidermal elimination of degenerate collagen and elastic fibres from the dermis.

synonyms

• Acquired perforating dermatosis
• Acquired reactive perforating dermatosis
• Kyrle disease

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