Dowling-Degos disease with dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria-like pigmentation in a family.
Dowling-Degos disease is a rare autosomal dominant inherited pigmentary disorder characterized by reticulate pigmentation of the flexures, prominent comedone like lesions and pitted scars. Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria is characterized by the presence of hypopigmented as well as hyperpigmented macules. We report a family showing features of both these diseases.
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012, India. kd_sandhu@yahoo.co.in
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology*; D012873:Skin Diseases, Genetic / Q000473:pathology*