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Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (also called Lewandowsky-Lutz dysplasia or Lutz-Lewandowsky epidermodysplasia verruciformis) is an extremely rare autosomal recessive genetic[1] hereditary skin disorder associated with a high risk of carcinoma of the skin. It is characterized by abnormal susceptibility to human papillomaviruses (HPVs) of the skin.[2] The resulting uncontrolled HPV infections result in the growth of scaly macules and papules, particularly on the hands and feet. It is typically associated with HPV types 5 and 8,[3] which are found in about 80% of the normal population as asymptomatic infections,[4] although other types may also contribute.[3]

The condition usually has an onset of between the ages of 1–20,[5] but can occasionally present in middle-age.[5] It is named after the physicians who first documented it, Felix Lewandowsky and Wilhelm Lutz.[6]

The cause of the condition is an inactivating mutation in either the EVER1 or EVER2 genes, which are located adjacent to one another on chromosome 17.[1]The precise function of these genes is not yet fully understood, butthey play a role in regulating the distribution of zinc in the cellnucleus. It has been shown that zinc is a necessary cofactor for manyviral proteins, and that the activity of EVER1/EVER2 complex appears torestrict the access of viral proteins to cellular zinc stores, limitingtheir growth.[7]

Clinical diagnostic features are lifelong eruption of pityriasisversicolor-like macules, flat wart-like papules and development ofcutaneous carcinomas.

Patients present with flat, slightly scaly, red-brown macules on theface, neck and body, or verruca-like papillomatous lesions, seborrheickeratosis-like lesions, and pinkish-red plane papules on the hands,upper and lower extremities, and face. The benign form of EV presentswith only flat, wart-like lesions over the body, whereas the malignantform shows a higher rate of polymorphic skin lesions and development ofmultiple cutaneous tumors.

Generally cutaneous lesions are disseminated over the body, butthere are some cases with only a few lesions which are limited to oneextremity.

A totally effective treatment method against EV has not yet been found. Several treatments have been suggested, and acitretin0.5–1 mg/day for 6 months’ duration is the most effective treatmentowing to antiproliferative and differentiation-inducing effects.

Interferons can also be used effectively together with retinoids.

Cimetidine was reported to be effective because of its depressing mitogen-induced lymphocyte proliferation and Regulatory T cell activity features. A report by Oliveira et al. showed that cimetidine was ineffective. Hayashi et al. applied topical calcipotriol to a patient with a successful result.

As mentioned, various treatment methods are offered against EV;however, most importantly, education of the patient, early diagnosisand excision of the tumoral lesions take preference to prevent thedevelopment of cutaneous tumors

A totally effective treatment method against EV has not yet been found. Several treatments have been suggested, and acitretin0.5–1 mg/day for 6 months’ duration is the most effective treatmentowing to antiproliferative and differentiation-inducing effects.

Interferons can also be used effectively together with retinoids.

Cimetidine was reported to be effective because of its depressing mitogen-induced lymphocyte proliferation and Regulatory T cell activity features. A report by Oliveira et al. showed that cimetidine was ineffective. Hayashi et al. applied topical calcipotriol to a patient with a successful result.

As mentioned, various treatment methods are offered against EV;however, most importantly, education of the patient, early diagnosisand excision of the tumoral lesions take preference to prevent thedevelopment of cutaneous tumors.

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