Addison's Disease with Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis.
- Author:
Ji Yeon KIM
1
;
Hee Young KANG
;
Eun So LEE
;
You Chan KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea. maychan@ajou.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Addison's disease;
Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis
- MeSH:
Addison Disease*;
Elbow;
Genitalia;
Groin;
Hair;
Hand;
Head;
Hyperpigmentation;
Hypopigmentation*;
Hypothyroidism;
Knee;
Neck;
Vitiligo
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2005;43(10):1419-1422
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Addison's disease is a rare disorder caused by a chronic deficient production of the adrenal cortical hormone. Cutaneous features of the disease are generalized hyperpigmentation of the head, neck, hand, palmar crease, elbow, knee, groin, and genitalia. Axillary or pubic hair loss are also common findings. Other autoimmune disorders such as vitiligo, primary hypothyroidism, and Grave's disease may occur in conjunction with Addison's disease. However, to date there has been no reported case associated with idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis. We report a case of Addison's disease with idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis.
