Two Cases of Dieting-associated Prurigo Pigmentosa.
- Author:
Young Il JEONG
1
;
Hae Woong LEE
;
Sung Eun CHANG
;
Mi Woo LEE
;
Jee Ho CHOI
;
Kee Chan MOON
;
Jai Kyoung KOH
;
Ho Seok SUH
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea. jngyi@hanafos.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Prurigo pigmentosa;
Ketosis;
Dieting
- MeSH:
Diabetes Mellitus;
Diet;
Fasting;
Hyperpigmentation;
Ketosis;
Pregnancy;
Prurigo*;
Skin Diseases
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2004;42(2):177-180
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Prurigo pigmentosa is a rare inflammatory dermatosis of unknown etiology characterized by recurrent, pruritic, erythematous papules with gross reticulate hyperpigmentation. The cause of prurigo pigmentosa is unknown. Exogenous factors, fasting, dieting, ketosis, diabetes mellitus and pregnancy have been reported to be associated with prurigo pigmentosa. We now present two cases of prurigo pigmentosa associated with dieting. These findings suggest that the ketosis produced by dieting may well contribute to the pathogenesis of prurigo pigmentosa.
