Ann Dermatol.  2014 Dec;26(6):775-776. 10.5021/ad.2014.26.6.775.

A Case of Vitiligo Associated with Paraffin Injection

• Kim SW
• Han TY
• Lee JH
• Son SJ
• Kim MS

• KMID: 2264884
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2014.26.6.775

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Paraffin*
Vitiligo*
Paraffin

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Multiple well-demarcated depigmented patches on the dorsum of both hands (A) and of the right foot (B).

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  Fig. 2 Biopsy specimen from the dorsum of the hand. (A, B) In the deep dermis, there is aggregation of multiple clear vacuoles and lipophages (H&E; A: ×40, B: ×400). (C) Absence of melanin pigments in the basal layer (Fontana-Masson, ×200). (D) Absence of melanocytes in the basal layer (Melan-A, ×200).

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