Development of Pyoderma Gangrenosum in a Patient with Acquired Reactive Perforating Collagenosis
This case represents PG occurring in a patient with ARPC, suggesting that persistent epidermal injury in ARPC may trigger neutrophilic dermatosis. Adalimumab proved effective, offering a safe therapeutic option in PG patients with comorbidities limiting corticosteroid use. Recognition of this association may aid earlier diagnosis and optimize treatment strategies.
Authors
- Kyoko Sugioka
- Tomoko Akeda
- Akinobu Hayashi
- Keiichi Yamanaka
- Yuki Mizutani
Institutions
- Mie University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Case Reports in Dermatology
- Published
- 2026-01-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000550460
- Primary Topic
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00