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Nathan Sobel, M.D.; Maurice J. Costello, M.D.

AMA Arch Derm. 1955;72(4):372-376.

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Cutaneous Melanosis. Presented by DR. JACK WOLF.

S. S., an unmarried woman aged 37, is presented with widespread pigmentation on various parts of the body of some 10 years' duration. The pigmentation was limited in character and mild during the early phase and has been getting progressively more intense, more severe, and more widespread. Large sheet-like areas are present over the anterior and posterior aspects of the chest, the sacral region, the thighs, and the legs. Brownish-black pigmentation is most pronounced in the central part of each area and becomes progressively lighter towards the periphery. Mild and early diffuse pigmentation is present in various other locations.

There is no preceding history of dermatitis in any of these locations, no history of therapy with silver, gold, or bismuth in any form, nor is there any history of exposure to tar. Her eating habits are normal, and no foods have been excluded . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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