Terra Firma-Forme Dermatosis: A Report of Four Cases and Review of the Literature.
- Author:
Jin Woong JUNG
1
;
Han Jin JUNG
;
Yong Hyun JANG
;
Dong Hoon SHIN
;
Sung Ae KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. skksasf@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Alcohol swabbing;
Dirt-like plaque;
Keratinization;
Terra firma-forme dermatosis
- MeSH:
Child;
Humans;
Hygiene;
Skin Diseases*;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2018;56(4):276-279
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Terra firma-forme dermatosis is characterized by asymptomatic dirt-like papules and plaques. It appears as dirt-like lesions, but is known to develop in persons with normal hygiene habits. Terra firma-forme dermatosis is rarely reported and has an unknown etiology. It is hypothesized to occur as a result of abnormal keratinization. Terra firma-forme dermatosis is usually detected in children and young adults. Its characteristic features include disappearance with alcohol swabbing. Thus, wiping with alcohol-soaked cotton is recommended before any other examination in cases where terra firma-forme dermatosis is suspected.
