title: Universal acquired melanosis in siblings.
abstract: Generalized pigmentation in a child may be seen in a variety of disorders which can be clinically differentiated. Accuracy of diagnosis can be increased by classifications based on both clinical and histological findings. The authors report a case of siblings in whom hyperpigmentation started at age of about 6 mo and was progressing. Histology of skin revealed shortening and blunting of rete ridges with presence of melanocytes in stratum basal layer. This is a rare type of hypermelanosis and termed as universal acquired melanosis or carbon baby syndrome. This is a rare presentation and first case report in siblings.
authors: Department of Pediatrics, Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, Burdwan, West Bengal, India. drsnehansu.bmch11@gmail.com
authors: Snehansu
authors: S
authors: Chakraborti
authors: Tarak Nath
authors: TN
authors: Ghosh
authors: Shankha Subhra
authors: SS
authors: Nag
authors: Arvind Kumar
authors: AK
authors: Singh
authors: Piyali
authors: P
authors: Mitra
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D035781:Siblings