Synonym(s)
Symmetrical dyschromatosis of the extremities; acropigmentation symmetrica of Dohi
Definition
Symmetrical, freckle-like pigmentation of the hands and feet, arising in early childhood
Pathogenesis
Autosomal dominant inheritance
Clinical manifestation
Freckle-like hyperpigmented macules on the hands and feet; associated with hypopigmented macules without atrophy
Differential diagnosis
Acromelanosis progressiva; reticulate acropigmentation of Kitamura; universal acquired melanosis
Therapy
None
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References
Danese P, Zanca A, Bertazzoni MG (1997) Familial reticulate acropigmentation of Dohi. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 37:884–886
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(2004). Acropigmentation of Dohi. In: Levine, N., Levine, C.C. (eds) Dermatology Therapy. A to Z Essentials. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-29668-9_79
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