Linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis.
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.
Yuksek
Jale
J
Department of Dermatology, Gaziosmanpasa University School of Medicine, Tokat, Turkey. jaleyuksek@mynet.com
Sezer
Engin
E
Erbil
Ahmet Hakan
AH
Arca
Ercan
E
Taştan
Halis Bülent
HB
Kurumlu
Zafer
Z
Demiriz
Murat
M
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*