Case for diagnosis. Dowling-Degos disease

Dowling-Degos disease is a rare genodermatosis characterized principally by progressive reticulate hyperpigmentation of the flexures. Although the condition is benign, it may be associated with skin malignancies. Furthermore, the characteristic skin changes may be psychologically and socially detrim...

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Published in:Anais brasileiros de dermatología 2010-03, Vol.85 (2), p.241-243
Main Authors: Hohmann, Clarissa Barlem, Köche, Bruna, Bonamigo, Renan Rangel, Dornelles, Sérgio Torres, Cattani, Cristiane Almeida Soares
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Humans
Hyperpigmentation - complications
Hyperpigmentation - pathology
Keratoacanthoma - complications
Keratoacanthoma - pathology
Male
Middle Aged
Skin Diseases - complications
Skin Diseases - pathology
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Summary:Dowling-Degos disease is a rare genodermatosis characterized principally by progressive reticulate hyperpigmentation of the flexures. Although the condition is benign, it may be associated with skin malignancies. Furthermore, the characteristic skin changes may be psychologically and socially detrimental to the patient as a result of the unsightliness of the condition. The present report describes a case in which this disease was associated with a keratoacanthoma, and summarizes current concepts on this skin disorder.
ISSN:1806-4841