Elastosis Perforans Serpiginosa- Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Home Remedies

What is Elastosis Perforans Serpiginosa?

Elastosis perforans serpiginosa (EPS) is also known as Lutz-Miescher’s syndrome.Elastosis perforans serpiginosa is a rare skin disorder.It is skin disease. EPS is abnormal elastic tissue fibre passes from the papillary dermis to the epidermis. It appears in adulthood having the age of 20 to 30 years. It is more appear in men's than women and having the ratio of 4:1. EPS have cluster of small reddish bumps 2-5 mm in diameter. EPS usually appear on the back of the neck and less frequently on one or both arms, face, legs and trunk.

Causes of Elastosis Perforans Serpiginosa

• Genetic abnormalities
• Abnormal elastic tissue
• Inherited disorders
• Side effect of medications
• Pharmacologic effect

What are the symptoms of Elastosis Perforans Serpiginosa?

• Linear, circular or serpiginous (snake-like) patterns
• Itchy
• Cluster of small reddish bumps
• Koebner phenomenon
• Rash

Elastosis Perforans Serpiginosa Treatment

There is no treatment for the Elastosis Perforans Serpiginosa.

• It is treated with D-penicillamine.
• Surgical-Treatment with laser technique with some idiopathic EPS.
• Imiquimod-Apply thin layer on the affected area for 6 weeks.
• Penicillamine-induced elastosis perforans serpiginosa treated best with isotretinoin.
• Treatment of Elastosis Perforans Serpiginosa with the flash lamp pulsed dye laser.

   

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