Terra firma forme dermatosis.
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.
Raveh
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Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Hadassah University Hospital, Ein Kerem, Jerusalem, Israel.
Gilead
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Wexler
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D000293:Adolescent; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008290:Malassezia; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy