Invisible dermatoses.
An invisible dermatosis is defined as a skin disease manifesting no clinically apparent lesion but histologic changes of a characteristic nature. An example of an invisible form of transient acantholytic dermatosis is presented. Invisible forms of pseudoxanthoma elasticum, sarcoidosis, lepromatous leprosy, and lichen planus are reviewed. Dermal deposits may also be found on biopsy of clinically normal skin in amyloidosis, Hunter's and Hurler's syndromes, and thyroid disease.
D000051:Acantholysis / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology