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苯扎氯铵所致颗粒状角化不全的临床特征:一项回顾性病例系列研究

 

Authors Lin F , Wang Y, Chen S

Received 8 September 2025

Accepted for publication 8 December 2025

Published 12 December 2025 Volume 2025:18 Pages 3373—3380

DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/CCID.S558977

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Review by Single anonymous peer review

Peer reviewer comments 2

Editor who approved publication: Dr Monica K. Li

Fan Lin,* Yingwei Wang,* Shisheng Chen

Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, People’s Republic of China

*These authors contributed equally to this work

Correspondence: Shisheng Chen, Email 13587644163@163.com

Background: Granular parakeratosis (GP) is a rare keratinization disorder. Recent studies have suggested a possible association with exogenous irritants such as benzalkonium chloride (BAK); however, the clinical features of related cases have not yet been systematically characterized.
Aim: To analyze the clinical features, histopathological findings, and treatment outcomes of patients with GP induced by BAK exposure, with the aim of enhancing clinical recognition and management of this etiological subtype of GP.
Methods: A single-center retrospective study was conducted on eight patients diagnosed with BAK-associated GP confirmed both clinically and histopathologically, who presented between June 2024 and June 2025. Demographic data, clinical manifestations, histopathological changes, and treatment outcomes were collected and analyzed.
Results: Among the eight patients, six were male, with ages ranging from 4 to 43 years; four were children. Lesions were primarily distributed over the groin, trunk, neck, and upper chest, all presenting as erythematous-brown patches with characteristic parchment-like scaling. Histopathological examination in all cases revealed parakeratosis and retention of basophilic granules within the stratum corneum. Following definitive diagnosis and cessation of BAK exposure, combined with the use of emollients, complete resolution of lesions was achieved within 2 weeks to 1 month.
Conclusion: BAK can induce GP, which presents with certain characteristic features, notably the presence of parchment-like scaling that serves as a valuable clue for differential diagnosis. Early identification and elimination of the causative irritant are key to effective treatment. Pediatric patients may be more susceptible, and the development of GP may be related to individual predisposition and cumulative BAK exposure, warranting further investigation.

Keywords: granular parakeratosis, clinical characteristics, benzalkonium chloride