title: [Dowling-Degos disease].
abstract: On the basis of a case report, we discuss diagnosis and differential diagnosis of Dowling Degos disease. Of special importance seems to be differentiation from acanthosis nigricans, because the patients may be saved straining and expensive clinical examination.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001365:Axilla / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009333:Neck / Q000473:pathology; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
vernacular_title: Morbus Dowling-Degos.