Amyloidosis cutis dyschromica: a case treated with acitretin.

Author(s): Ozcan A, Senol M, Aydin NE, Karaca S

Affiliation(s): Inonu University, Medical School, Turgut Ozal Medical Center, Department of Dermatology, Malatya, Turkey.

Publication date & source: 2005-06, J Dermatol., 32(6):474-7.

Publication type: Case Reports

We report a case of amyloidosis cutis dyschromica with diffuse postinflammatory-type hypo- and hyperpigmentation all over the body. The diagnosis was confirmed with routine light microscopic and immunohistochemical staining methods. The patient was treated with acitretin with a good response.