Nylon friction dermatitis : a distinct subset of macular amyloidosis

43 patients were taken up for the study, all of whom were asymptomatic and presented with bluish black pigmentation. 23 patients presented with pigmentation which was proximal and distal to the bony prominences, all of whom gave a history of using nylon scrubbers during bathing. 20 patients gave no...

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Published in:Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology venereology, and leprology, 1995-05, Vol.61 (3), p.145-147
Main Authors: SOMANI, V. K, HARI, S, SITA, V. N. V. L, RAZVI, F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amyloidosis
Biological and medical sciences
Medical sciences
Metabolic diseases
Other metabolic disorders
Tropical medicine
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Summary:43 patients were taken up for the study, all of whom were asymptomatic and presented with bluish black pigmentation. 23 patients presented with pigmentation which was proximal and distal to the bony prominences, all of whom gave a history of using nylon scrubbers during bathing. 20 patients gave no history of friction and the pigmentation was present on the extensor forearms, shins and upper back. Histopathological examination confirmed amyloid deposits.
ISSN:0378-6323
0973-3922