title: Terra Firma forme dermatosis. Case series and review of the literature.
abstract: Terra Firma forme dermatosis (TFFD) is an infrequently described disorder which features dirt-like lesions that clear after rubbing with alcohol. We describe a series of four patients with the disorder, discuss differential diagnostic considerations and review the literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Jordan University Hospital, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. lakkash@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Laith
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Akkash
authors.forename: Dana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Badran
authors.forename: Aseel Q
authors.initials: AQ
authors.lastname: Al-Omari
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D000431:Ethanol / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000431:Ethanol