Acquired perforating dermatosis
ICD-10 L87.0 · ICD-11 EE70.0

Acquired Perforating Dermatosis Developing During D-Penicillamine Treatment

Elastosis perforans serpiginosa (EPS) is a recognised form of acquired perforating dermatosis. When EPS arises in a patient receiving D-penicillamine and a causal relationship is strongly suspected, a specific clinical approach applies.

Clinical scenario

Elastosis perforans serpiginosa developing during D-penicillamine treatment — a drug-associated presentation of acquired perforating dermatosis in which D-penicillamine is strongly suspected as the causative agent.

Management approach

When a causal link between D-penicillamine and EPS is strongly suspected, management centres on addressing the role of the suspected causative drug — the full protocol details the recommended clinical steps.

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References

DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.15647

In cases in which elastosis perforans serpiginosa develops during the use of D-penicillamine and a causal relationship is strongly suspected, we suggest discontinuing D-penicillamine and consider changing to another drug.

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