Dermatol. praxi. 2026;20(1):30-32 | DOI: 10.36290/der.2026.005
Morbus Favre-Racouchot successfully treated with a topical retinoid and manual expression: a case report
- Kožní oddělení, Nemocnice Jihlava, p. o.
Morbus Favre-Racouchot (MFR), also known as nodular elastosis, is a chronic skin disease caused by long-term exposure to sunlight. It is characterized by the presence of comedones and cysts. This article presents a case report of a 62-year-old patient with extensive facial macrocomedones lasting for more than 40 years. Long-term treatment with topical adapalene and manual expression led to a reduction of skin lesions by more than 90%. This case demonstrates that above mentioned treatment can be very effective.
Keywords: Morbus Favre-Racouchot, nodular elastosis, sun damage, macrocomedones, topical retinoids, adapalene.
Accepted: March 4, 2026; Published: April 8, 2026 Show citation
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