Terra firma-forme dermatosis
Terra firma-forme dermatosis
Tarih
2012-01-01
Yazarlar
Erkek, Emel
Sahin, Sedef
Cetin, Emel Dikicioglu
Sezer, Engin
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Yayınevi
MEDKNOW PUBLICATIONS \& MEDIA PVT LTD
Dergi Adı
INDIAN JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY VENEREOLOGY \& LEPROLOGY
Özet
Terra firma-forme dermatosis is characterized by `dirty' brown-grey cutaneous patches and plaques that can simply be eradicated by forceful swabbing with alcohol pads. The pathogenesis has been attributed to abnormal and delayed keratinization. Although affected patients present with typical lesions, the disorder is not well-known by dermatologists. In this report, we describe two patients with terra firma-forme dermatosis in the setting of xerosis cutis and atopic dermatitis. From a clinical point of view, we lay emphasis on its unique expression and diagnosis/treatment. From a histological perspective, we highlight its resemblance to dermatosis neglecta and speculate on the role of `neglect' in a patient with seemingly adequate hygiene. The role of urea containing emollients in the development of this disorder remains to be determined.
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Anahtar kelimeler
Dermatitis neglecta, dermatosis neglecta, terra firma-forme dermatitis, terra firma-forme dermatosis