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DISSEMINATED SUPERFICIAL ACTINIC PORDKERATOSIS (DSAP)
Author(s) -
Chernosky Marvin E.
Publication year - 1973
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-4362.1973.tb00026.x
Subject(s) - medicine , citation , medical library , library science , pathology , computer science
DSAP is a skin condition manifested by multiple, dry, scaly rings, each measuring up to 1 cm (1/2 inch) across. They are found mainly on the forearms and legs. It is due to excessive sun exposure causing thickening of the skin. It is sometimes confused with actinic keratosis which is also caused by sun exposure (See Patient Information Leaflet on Actinic Keratoses); however, actinic keratosis is more likely to arise on the face and hands.