title: Diffuse biphasic cutaneous amyloidosis.
abstract: 2 patients with primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis were seen to have widespread macular and lichenoid types of lesions. Diffuse areas of pigmentation appeared to transform gradually over years into lichen amyloidosus as a result of chronic irritation of the skin from scratching. There was no evidence of systemic amyloidosis.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects; D000328:Adult; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones