GENERALIZED DOWLING DEGOS DISEASE: A CASE REPORT

Dowling-Degos disease (DDD) is a rare autosomal dominant disease characterized by numerous, symmetrical, progressive pigmented macules over the axillae, groins, face, neck, arms and trunk as well as scattered comedo-like lesions (dark dot, follicles) and pitted acneiform scars. Histopathology is dia...

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Published inJournal of evolution of medical and dental sciences Vol. 4; no. 17; pp. 2971 - 2974
Main Authors Sunandini, P. Anila, Subhasini, C, Rao, T.S. Mohan, Chalam, K. Venkata, Bhavani, B. Durga
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Akshantala Enterprises Private Limited 26.02.2015
Subjects
Analysis
Biopsy
Diagnosis
Histology, Pathological
Pigmentation disorders
Risk factors
Skin
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Summary:Dowling-Degos disease (DDD) is a rare autosomal dominant disease characterized by numerous, symmetrical, progressive pigmented macules over the axillae, groins, face, neck, arms and trunk as well as scattered comedo-like lesions (dark dot, follicles) and pitted acneiform scars. Histopathology is diagnostic testing using a distinctive form of acanthosis, characterized by an irregular elongation of thin branching rete ridges, with a concentration of melanin at the tips. We report a case of generalized DDD with reticulate hyperpigmentation, scattered comedo like lesions and pitted acneiform scars in a 35 year old female patient. KEYWORDS: Dowling-Degos disease, Pigmentary disorder, Reticulate.
ISSN:2278-4748
2278-4802
DOI:10.14260/jemds/2015/428