Ann Dermatol. 1998 Apr;10(2):132-137. English.
Published online Nov 28, 2016.
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Case Report

Prurigo Pigmentosa:A Report of 5 Cases with a Review of the Korean Literature

Yoon-Sun Chun, Sung Nam Chang, Seung Kyung Han, Eun Sun Choi, Soo Il Chun and Wook Hwa Park

    Abstract

    Prurigo pigmentosa(PP) is a rare dermatosis with an unknown cause characterized by intensely pruritic papules that resolve with reticulate pigmentation. It is a disease entitity commonly reported in Japan but seemingly rare in other parts of the world. We report 5 cases that clinically and histopathologically fulfilled the characterisitics of PP and were treated with dapsone resulting in significant clinical improvement.

    Keywords
    Prurigo pigmentosa


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