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Porokeratosis, a spectrum of disorders characterized by abnormal keratinization, includes the rare variant, porokeratosis ptychotropica, typically manifests with hyperkeratotic plaques on the buttocks and genital area. Its clinical mimicry to various skin diseases, coupled with under-recognition of the disorder, results in frequent misdiagnosis. This challenge is compounded by the resistance of porokeratosis ptychotropica to treatment.
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