International Clinical and Medical Case Reports Journal (ISSN: 2832-5788) | Volume 4, Issue 5 | Case Report | Open Access

Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis of Gougerot and Carteaud: Two Cases with a Comprehensive Literature Review

Boujguenna I*

1Guelmim Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ibn Zohr Agadir University Guelmim, Morocco

2Dermatology Department, Essamara Provincial Hospital Center, Essamara, Morocco

3Dermatology Department, Guelmim Military Hospital, Moulay El Hassan. Guelmim, Morocco

4Private University of Marrakesh, Marrakesh, Morocco

5Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Benguerir, Morocco

6Private Practice Physician, Marrakesh, Morocco

7Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, University Mohammed V, Souissi, Rabat, Morocco

8Al AMAL Pathological Anatomy Laboratory, Guelmim-Morocco

*Correspondence to: Boujguenna I 

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Abstract

Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis (CARP) of Gougerot and Carteaud is a rare chronic dermatosis characterized by relapsing and remitting episodes, predominantly affecting young individuals. We report two cases of CARP in young Moroccan female patients. The etiology of CARP remains unclear, with a potentially multifactorial pathogenesis, as it occurs in both healthy individuals and patients with obesity, insulin resistance, and/or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Various therapeutic options have been successfully employed for CARP management; however, minocycline or azithromycin are generally considered first-line treatments.

Keywords:

Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis of Gougerot and Carteaud; Dermatopathology; Treatment

Citation:

Boujguenna I, Elaattoul N, Sakkah A, Boujguenna H, Malki S, Abdouh S, et al. Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis of Gougerot and Carteaud: Two Cases with a Comprehensive Literature Review. Int Clinc Med Case Rep Jour. 2025;4(5):1-8.