title: Terra firma forme dermatosis.
abstract: New pigmented lesions with alarming properties should trigger the responsible physician to perform diagnostic procedures including biopsies, blood tests, and endocrinological evaluations. A unique pigmented dermatosis of unknown etiology, known as terra firma forme dermatosis, creates a cosmetic disturbance that might mislead experienced physicians and trigger unnecessary and expensive workups when all that is needed is a firm rubbing with 70% alcohol-impregnated applicators. We present a 17-year-old girl with such a lesion and discuss the diagnostic possibilities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Hadassah University Hospital, Ein Kerem, Jerusalem, Israel.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Raveh
authors.forename: L T
authors.initials: LT
authors.lastname: Gilead
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Wexler
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008290:Malassezia; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy