Prurigo pigmentosa: A case report with clinical, dermoscopic, and histological findings

Prurigo pigmentosa (PP) was originally reported in Japan. It is an uncommon inflammatory skin disorder that usually involves the neck and trunk and characterized by a sudden eruption of pruritic indurated macules, papules, and Vescio papules that involute, leaving a reticulated pigmentation. It comm...

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Published inJournal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery Vol. 25; no. 2; pp. 134 - 136
Main Authors Samarkandy, Sahal, Alharbi, Bader, Almalki, Basel, Alamri, Samer
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01.07.2021
Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
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Antibiotics
ketogenic diet
prurigo pigmentosa
pruritic
pruritic
prurigo pigmentosa
Ketogenic diet
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Summary:Prurigo pigmentosa (PP) was originally reported in Japan. It is an uncommon inflammatory skin disorder that usually involves the neck and trunk and characterized by a sudden eruption of pruritic indurated macules, papules, and Vescio papules that involute, leaving a reticulated pigmentation. It commonly affects young adult females. PP was initially thought to have a predilection for the Asian race, however several cases have been reported worldwide. The exact etiology of PP is yet unclear. However, it has been associated with ketosis and a ketogenic diet. Oral antibiotic is a major treatment in this disorder, while topical steroid and antihistamines are not successful.
ISSN:2352-2410
2352-2429
DOI:10.4103/jdds.jdds_37_20