title: Terra firma-forme dermatosis.
abstract: Terra firma-forme is a benign condition characterized by cutaneous hyperpigmentation resembling dirt. Despite its typical clinical presentation, the disorder is not well-known by physicians. Prompt recognition can avoid useless investigations and therapies. Vigorous swabbing of the skin with isopropyl alcohol-soaked gauze pads results in complete healing.
authors.affiliation: Section of Dermatology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina Messina, Italy.
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Borgia
authors.affiliation: Section of Dermatology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina Messina, Italy.
authors.forename: Serafinella P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Cannavò
keywords: Dirt-like lesions; disorder of keratinization; isopropyl alcohol; terra firma-forme dermatosis