Rippled hyperpigmentation resembling macular amyloidosis-a feature of atopic eczema

Summary We present a patient with long‐standing refractory atopic eczema who developed a pattern of lichenification and hyperpigmentation resembling macular amyloidosis, Histology showed changes of chronic lichenification only. We suggest that this appearance is a feature of her eczema rather then a...

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Published in:Clinical and experimental dermatology 1990-09, Vol.15 (5), p.380-381
Main Authors: HUGHES, B.R., CUNLIFFE, W.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Amyloidosis - diagnosis
Dermatitis, Atopic - diagnosis
Dermatitis, Atopic - pathology
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Skin - pathology
Skin Diseases - diagnosis
Skin Pigmentation
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Summary:Summary We present a patient with long‐standing refractory atopic eczema who developed a pattern of lichenification and hyperpigmentation resembling macular amyloidosis, Histology showed changes of chronic lichenification only. We suggest that this appearance is a feature of her eczema rather then amyloidosis.
ISSN:0307-6938
1365-2230
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2230.1990.tb02121.x