Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria: Infrequent genodermatoses in India.
Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria (DUH) is a rare genodermatosis reported initially and mainly in Japan. However, subsequent cases have been reported from other countries. We report a case of DUH in a south Indian woman with a positive family history with cosmetic disfigurement and severe psychological impairment.
Department of Dermatology, M.V. Jayaraman Medical College and Research Hospital, Hoskote, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Hari Kishan Kumar
HK
Yadalla
Department of Dermatology, M.V. Jayaraman Medical College and Research Hospital, Hoskote, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Srivalli
S
Pinninti
Department of Dermatology, M.V. Jayaraman Medical College and Research Hospital, Hoskote, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Anagha Ramesh
AR
Babu
Dyschromatosis symmetrica hereditaria; dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria; genodermatosis; psychological impairment