Mibelli porokeratosis is a hereditary skin disease characterized by the presence of specific skin manifestations on the face and palms. The disease is named after the Italian dermatologist Giovanni Mibelli, who described it in detail in his 1853 work. Although the disease has been known for over 160 years, many aspects of the disease remain unclear. The main purpose of this article is to detail the known facts about Mibelli porokeretosis.
Mibelli porokertosis is an autosomal dominant hereditary skin disease characterized by a decrease in the epidermal barrier and increased sensitivity of the skin to ultraviolet radiation, both natural and artificial. The onset of the disease is possible at any age, but most often porokeratosis manifests itself in childhood or adolescence. Patients with the disease often face a number of other skin problems, such as age spots, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, etc.
The first symptom of mibelli porhatos is the appearance of dry, itchy patches.