Facial frictional melanosis in Indian patients: Defining the entity

Facial frictional melanosis in Indian patients: Defining the entity

Background: Facial melanosis in tropics presents as a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. We report characteristic patterns of facial pigmentation following vigorous rubbing or cleaning of the face in Indian patients. Awareness of the condition shall guide the clinician to a specific diagnosis. Ob...

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Main Authors: Sharad D Mutalik, Suresh V Pethe, Balkrishna P Nikam, Yashashree D Rasal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Clinical Dermatology Review
Subjects:
amyloid
facial melanosis
friction
Online Access:http://www.cdriadvlkn.org/article.asp?issn=2542-551X;year=2019;volume=3;issue=1;spage=78;epage=83;aulast=Mutalik

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