Prurigo Pigmentosa Caused by Sweating.
10.5021/ad.2001.13.3.167
- Author:
Mi Ran WHANG
;
Won Hyoung KANG
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Prurigo pigmentosa;
Sweating
- MeSH:
Clothing;
Friction;
Minocycline;
Prurigo*;
Pruritus;
Seasons;
Skin;
Skin Diseases;
Sweat*;
Sweating*
- From:Annals of Dermatology
2001;13(3):167-170
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Prurigo pigmentosa is a peculiar pruritic pigmented dermatosis characterized by the sudden appearance of reddish papules accompanied by severe pruritus. The etiology still remains unknown but environmental factors may play a role, in which physical trauma or friction from wet clothing induces the skin lesions. It has a seasonal preference for spring to summer when there is increased sweating. We report a case of prurigo pigmentosa which may be triggered by sweating and cured with minocycline.
