Ann Dermatol.  2001 Sep;13(3):167-170. 10.5021/ad.2001.13.3.167.

Prurigo Pigmentosa Caused by Sweating

• Whang MR
• Kang WH

• KMID: 2163887
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2001.13.3.167

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.

Keyword

Prurigo pigmentosa; Sweating

MeSH Terms

Clothing
Friction
Minocycline
Prurigo*
Pruritus
Seasons
Skin
Skin Diseases
Sweat*
Sweating*
Minocycline