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Erythema dyschromicum perstans

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Erythema dyschromicum perstans (also known as “Ashy dermatosis,” and “Dermatosis cinecienta”) is a skin condition with age of onset almost always before 40 years old, characterized by skin lesions that are usually symmetrical and generalized.[1]:224

Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Physical Examination

Skin

Neck
Trunk
Face

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Extremities
See also

See also

References

References

  1. ↑ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews’ Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 “Dermatology Atlas”.

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See also

See also

References

References

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