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Keratosis follicularis squamosa (Dohi): a follicular keratotic disorder well known in Japan
Author(s) -
Shimizu S.,
Shimizu T.,
Tateishi Y.,
Shimizu H.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2133.2001.04202.x
Subject(s) - dermatology , asymptomatic , trunk , medicine , follicular phase , pathology , biology , botany
Keratosis follicularis squamosa (KFS) is a keratinizing disorder, which is well recognized in Japan but rarely reported in other countries. KFS is characterized by asymptomatic small scaly patches with a follicular plug that is scattered on the trunk and thighs. It is easily diagnosed by its characteristic appearance that was originally described in Japanese as ‘lotus leaves on the water’. We report a typical case of KFS and review the mainly Japanese literature. We conclude that KFS is a distinct clinical entity of unknown origin. World‐wide recognition of this disease should further clarify the prevalence and pathogenesis of this skin condition.