Reticulate nonmelanocytic hyperpigmentation anomaly. A probable variant of Dowling-Degos disease

Int J Dermatol. 1991 Jan;30(1):39-42. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4362.1991.tb05877.x.

Abstract

A 26-year-old white woman had reticulate nonmelanocytic hyperpigmentation anomaly characterized by partially blanching red-brown papules and macules and a histologic picture of digitate epithelial budding proliferation with lightly pigmented rete ridges. Except for the classically described hyperpigmentation at the rete ridge tips, the patient has Dowling-Degos disease. This case of a reticulate nonmelanocytic hyperpigmentation anomaly is probably a variant of Dowling-Degos disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pigmentation Disorders / diagnosis
  • Pigmentation Disorders / pathology*
  • Skin / pathology*