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Granular parakeratosis in All Ages
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Granular parakeratosis in All Ages

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Synopsis

A rare, benign, acquired disorder of keratinization due to a defect in filaggrin processing, which results in the retention of keratohyalin granules in the epidermis. GP typically presents as reddish-brown, violaceous, or hyperpigmented scaly papules and plaques in intertriginous regions. Lesions can be asymptomatic or pruritic and friable. It is most commonly caused by heat, moisture, and friction. GP has a relatively chronic course and can persist for several months or can resolve spontaneously, but recurrence is common.

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ICD10CM:
L85.8 – Other specified epidermal thickening

SNOMEDCT:
56585003 – Parakeratosis of skin

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Granular parakeratosis in All Ages
A medical illustration showing key findings of Granular parakeratosis : Axilla, Diaper area, Inframammary fold of chest, Pruritus, Scaly plaques
Clinical image of Granular parakeratosis - imageId=4468158. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'A brownish plaque with brown keratotic projections in the axilla.'
A brownish plaque with brown keratotic projections in the axilla.
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