Erythema dyschromicum perstans in early childhood.
Erythema dyschromicum perstans (EDP) is a rare disorder characterized by asymptomatic, slowly progressive, ash-gray macular pigmentation of the skin which usually occurs from age 5 through adult life. We have experienced two cases of EDP in children aged 2 and 3, both exceptionally younger than the previously reported cases. We therefore suggest that EDP should be included in the differential diagnosis of pigmentary disorders occurring at an early age.
Lee
S J
SJ
Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Chung
K Y
KY
D000367:Age Factors; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004890:Erythema / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*