Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis

Question 1

eruption of confluent and reticulated papillomatosis (CARP) Begins on the infmammary and upper lateral trunk as slightly scaly macules that slowly spread to involve the remainder or the trunk

Answer 1

Gougerot and Carteaud (Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis) CARP

Question 2

histo

Answer 2

Hyperkeratosis
acanthosis
papillomatosis
pityrosporum (Malassezia) yeast are freq present.

CARP (HAP)

Question 3

tx

Answer 3

Minocycline or doxycycline 4-8 weeks most often used.

also
oral fusidic acid; clarithro; amox, erythromycin; azithro, topical mupirocin.

Topical and oral retinoids.

w PCOSa contrsceptive tx.