IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-5-15485 Original Research Paper ACANTHOMA FISSURATUM TO EAR CHAINS - A CULTURAL ASPECT Meena R Dr. Paavai Senthil Dr. May 2018 7 5 01 02 ABSTRACT

Acanthoma fissuratum also known asgranuloma fissuratum or spectacle frame acanthoma is characterized by localized skin thickening in response to low grade, chronic pressure usually due to spectacle frames.Here we report an interesting case of acanthoma fissuratum in fifty year female due to long term wearing of ear chains.