title: Erythema dyschromicum perstans: a case report and review.
abstract: Erythema dyschromicum perstans (EDP) is an acquired ashy dermatosis characterized by patches of blue-gray pigmentation over the trunk, extremities, and neck. These pigmentary changes may become chronic and disfiguring. At present, the etiology of EDP remains unclear, and there is no single established therapy. We describe a 21-year-old Hispanic man with extensive patches of EDP who improved with oral corticosteroid therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Osswald
authors.forename: L H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Proffer
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Sartori
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D004890:Erythema / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology