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.
Public Health Dermatology Outpatient Clinic, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
Clarissa Barlem
CB
Hohmann
Bruna
B
Köche
Renan Rangel
RR
Bonamigo
Sérgio Torres
ST
Dornelles
Cristiane Almeida Soares
CA
Cattani
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