Korean J Dermatol.
2004 May;42(5):669-671.
A Case of Prurigo Pigmentosa Supposedly Relevant to the Swimming Suit
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, Maryknoll Hospital, Busan, Korea. youright@hanafos.com
Abstract
- Prurigo pigmentosa is a rare and recurrent inflammatory dermatosis characterized clinically by severe pruritic erythematous papules and reticulated pigmentation symmetrically distributed on the trunk and neck in young adolescent females. The pathogenesis remains unclear but environmental factors such as friction from the clothing and para-amino compounds used in manufacturing of clothing have been suspected. We report a case of prurigo pigmentosa that was supposedly relevant to the swimming suit and treated with dapsone and minocycline resulting in significant clinical improvement.
