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REPORT OF A CASE

S. IRGANG, M.D.

Arch Derm Syphilol. 1936;34(4):624-629.

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Cases have been reported in which cutaneous hyperpigmentation appeared on the site of gold dermatitis subsequent to its resolution. There are no reports concerning the development of primary melanoderma, that is, of the spontaneous appearance of hyperpigmentation, without relation to a preexisting eruption. Likewise a search of the literature failed to reveal any reference to a concomitant production of excessive melanotic pigment in the active lesions of gold dermatitis.

It is well known that the cutaneous reactions accompanying aurotherapy are multiform. They may appear as exfoliative dermatitis or urticaria or may simulate erythema multiforme, scarlatina, lichen planus, pemphigus or pityriasis rosea. There are few references in the literature to the occurrence of keratoderma following this type of therapy, a condition which is admittedly rare.

Pardo-Castello,¹ in discussing a paper by Driver and Weller, briefly reported a case of symmetrical palmar hyperkeratosis which appeared after six injections . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
NEW YORK

From the Department of Dermatology and Syphilology, the Harlem Hospital.

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