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- Title
Frictional melanosis and macular amyloidosis - exploring the link.
- Authors
KOMBETTU, ASHWINI PADUBIDRI; GURUMURTHY, CHETHANA; RANGAPPA, VINUTHA; SHASTRY, VEERANNA
- Abstract
Frictional melanosis is a condition that is often encountered in dermatology practice. The acquired pigmentary disorder has clinical similarity to the condition termed macular amyloidosis. These two entities have etiologicalepidemiological and clinical overlap. Dermoscopy and histopathology can demonstrate subtle differences. The review is an attempt to understand the different etiological aspects proposed for these conditions. We discuss the clinical features of the two conditions, dermoscopic features and histopathological changes. It is imperative for dermatologists to be aware of the similarities and the differences between the two entities for their better management.
- Subjects
THERAPEUTIC use of capsaicin; RETINOIDS; ADRENOCORTICAL hormones; CUTANEOUS amyloidosis; EXTREMITIES (Anatomy); SUNSHINE; LASER therapy; AMYLOID plaque; HYPERPIGMENTATION; CHOLECALCIFEROL; DERMABRASION; CYCLOSPORINE; AMITRIPTYLINE; ACETIC acid; DERMOSCOPY; CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE; COLCHICINE; MELANOSIS; CLAVICLE; NYLON; TACROLIMUS
- Publication
Pigment International, 2022, Vol 9, Issue 3, p166
- ISSN
2349-5782
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/pigmentinternational.pigmentinternational_5_22