A Case of Pityriasis Lichenoide Chronica Associated with Pseudoacanthosis Nigricans.
- Author:
Jin Kwon KIM
;
Young Hee HWANG
;
Hong Il KOOK
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Acanthosis Nigricans;
Adolescent;
Arm;
Extremities;
Humans;
Incidence;
Male;
Neck;
Pigmentation;
Pityriasis Lichenoides;
Pityriasis*;
Puberty;
Thigh
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1982;20(3):437-441
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pityriasis lichenoides chronica is considered to be a benign disease. Erythematous yelIowieh scaly maeulea appear insidiously, chiefly on the sides of trunk, thighs and upper arms. Acanthosis nigricans is a rare cutaneous disorder with peak incidence in puberty characterized by hyperkeratosis and, dark pigmentation. We report a case of pityriasis lichenoides chronica assaciated with pseudoacanthosis nigricans in a 14 year-old obeae male patient who has bean sized erythematoua scaly papules on the trunk and extremities, velvety black brownish colored patchea on the neck and both axillary regions.
