title: Linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis.
abstract: Linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis (LWNH) is a rare skin condition characterized by swirls and whorls of hyperpigmented macules in a reticulate pattern along Blaschko's lines; approximately 40 cases have been reported in the English language literature. We report a case of LWNH occurring in a 20-year-old man with widespread involvement over the trunk, face, upper limbs, and genitalia in association with scoliosis. A small hyperpigmented area on the abdomen was treated with a medium-depth chemical peel regimen using 70 percent glycolic acid and 35 percent trichloroacetic acid with no benefit. This is the first report of LWNH treated with medium-depth chemical peel.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Gaziosmanpasa University School of Medicine, Tokat, Turkey. jaleyuksek@mynet.com
authors.forename: Jale
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Yuksek
authors.forename: Engin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sezer
authors.forename: Ahmet Hakan
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Erbil
authors.forename: Ercan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Arca
authors.forename: Halis Bülent
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Taştan
authors.forename: Zafer
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Kurumlu
authors.forename: Murat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Demiriz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008548:Melanosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D020752:Neurocutaneous Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009506:Nevus / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*