title: A case of eczematid-like purpura of Doucas and Kapetanakis in a child.
abstract: Eczematid-like purpura of Doucas and Kapetanakis is a subtype of the pigmented purpuric dermatoses, a group of uncommon dermatoses of unclear etiology characterized by purpura, petechiae, and hyperpigmentation. The Doucas and Kapetanakis subtype is rare in children, and its subtle findings can initially be overlooked and mistaken for other, more common dermatologic disorders in this age group. We present a case eczematid-like purpura of Doucas and Kapetanakis in an 11-year-old boy initially treated as eczema.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors: Priyanka
authors: P
authors: Vedak
authors: Rosalynn M
authors: RM
authors: Nazarian
authors: Daniela
authors: D
authors: Kroshinsky
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D002648:Child; D018450:Disease Progression; D004485:Eczema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008297:Male; D011693:Purpura / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D035583:Rare Diseases; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D013256:Steroids