Acquired dermal melanocytosis of the face and extremities.
Four cases of dermal melanocytosis with symmetrical areas of hyperpigmentation involving the face and extremities are reported. Light and electron microscopic studies showed changes similar to those seen in naevus of Ota.
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Department of Dermatology, Tokyo Women's Medical College, Japan.
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D000328:Adult; D005145:Face / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000473:pathology*; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D012880:Skin Pigmentation / Q000502:physiology*