Abstract

Here, we present the case of a 16-year-old male who developed pityriasis amiantacea (PA) after the use of valproic acid. We propose that the keratinocyte proliferative activity of valproic acid mediated through the inhibition of glycogen synthase kinase-3β, and subsequent activation of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway could play a role in the development of PA. We additionally review the most relevant characteristics of this disease.

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Title
Development of pityriasis amiantacea after valproic acid therapy
Author
Diaz-Perez, Julio 1 ; Joyce, Joel 2 ; Cibull, Thomas 3 ; Thomas, Victor 3 

 Department of Pathology, Northshore University Health System, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL; Department of Pathology, Jackson Health System, University of Miami, Miami, FL 
 Division of Dermatology, Northshore University Health System, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 
 Department of Pathology, Northshore University Health System, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 
Pages
237-239
Publication year
2018
Publication date
Sep/Oct 2018
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
09747753
e-ISSN
09749241
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2155688296
Copyright
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