Case for diagnosis. Dowling-Degos disease.
Dowling-Degos disease is a rare genodermatosis characterized principally by progressive reticulate hyperpigmentation of the flexures. Although the condition is benign, it may be associated with skin malignancies. Furthermore, the characteristic skin changes may be psychologically and socially detrimental to the patient as a result of the unsightliness of the condition. The present report describes a case in which this disease was associated with a keratoacanthoma, and summarizes current concepts on this skin disorder.
Hohmann
Clarissa Barlem
CB
Public Health Dermatology Outpatient Clinic, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
Köche
Bruna
B
Bonamigo
Renan Rangel
RR
Dornelles
Sérgio Torres
ST
Cattani
Cristiane Almeida Soares
CA
D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D007636:Keratoacanthoma / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology