Idiopathic eruptive macular pigmentation: A case from Indonesia

Amelia, Jesslyn and Trisnowati, Niken (2021) Idiopathic eruptive macular pigmentation: A case from Indonesia. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists, 31 (1). 125 – 128. ISSN 15609014

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Abstract

Idiopathic eruptive macular pigmentation (IEMP) is an acquired dermal hyperpigmentary disorder characterized by an eruption of asymptomatic, hyperpigmented macules and plaques without preceding inflammation or erythema. We report a 16-year-old boy with asymptomatic hyperpigmented macules and patches on the face, neck, trunk, and upper extremities, which were gradually increased from last 2 years. Histological examination showed papillomatosis and irregular acanthosis, hyperpigmentation of the basal layer of the epidermis and dermal melanophages on the papilla dermis, supporting the diagnosis of IEMP. As the nature of the disease is of spontaneous resolution, patient did not receive any treatment, but was given explanation of his disease. The hyperpigmented lesions of IEMP usually undergo spontaneous resolutions within months to years. © 2021 Pakistan Association of Dermatologists. All rights reserved.

Item Type: Article
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Uncontrolled Keywords: abdomen; acanthosis; adolescent; Article; basement membrane; case report; clinical article; differential diagnosis; face; human; hyperpigmentation; idiopathic disease; idiopathic eruptive macular pigmentation; Indonesia; male; neck; papillomatosis; physical examination; skin pigmentation; trunk
Subjects: R Medicine > RL Dermatology
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing > Non Surgical Divisions
Depositing User: Sri JUNANDI
Date Deposited: 26 Aug 2024 08:45
Last Modified: 26 Aug 2024 08:45
URI: https://ir.lib.ugm.ac.id/id/eprint/4929

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