Erythema elevatum diutinum mimicking extensive keloids

We report an unusual case of erythema elevatum diutinum (EED) that mimicked extensive keloids. A 53-year-old man presented with a 6-year history of pa inful, enlarging nodules over the legs, feet, arms, hands, and back. Althou gh the clinical morphology of the lesions resembled extensive keloids, hist opathologic examination confirmed a diagnosis of EED. After initiating ther apy with dapsone, the patient quickly experienced dramatic improvement in t he appearance of the lesions, This article details the unusual characterist ics of our case and reviews the important considerations involved in the di agnosis and treatment of EED.