Schamberg's disease
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Schamberg’s Disease, also known as progressive pigmented purpuric dermatitis, is a chronic discoloration of the skin found in people of all ages, usually affecting the legs. It slowly spreads throughout the body, and is most common in males.
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