Volume 33, Issue 2 pp. e65-e68
Case Report

Erythrosis Pigmentosa Peribuccalis in an Adolescent: Dermoscopic Description and Management

Paula Carolina Luna M.D.

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Paula Carolina Luna M.D.

Hospital Alemán, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Hospital Ramos Mejía, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Address correspondence to Paula Carolina Luna, M.D., Hospital Alemán, Arenales 2557, P 1a A, CP 1828, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, or e-mail: [email protected].Search for more papers by this author
María Eugenia Abad M.D.

María Eugenia Abad M.D.

Hospital Alemán, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Hospital Ramos Mejía, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Virginia M. González M.D.

Virginia M. González M.D.

Hospital Alemán, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Felix Vigovich M.D.

Felix Vigovich M.D.

Hospital Alemán, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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José Gabriel Casas M.D., Ph.D.

José Gabriel Casas M.D., Ph.D.

Hospital Alemán, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Margarita Larralde M.D., Ph.D.

Margarita Larralde M.D., Ph.D.

Hospital Alemán, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Hospital Ramos Mejía, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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First published: 29 January 2016
Citations: 6

Abstract

Erythrosis pigmentosa peribuccalis is an infrequent condition, with fewer than 35 cases reported in the literature, that affects mainly women. It presents as small papules that form a hyperpigmented plaque around the mouth and nose. Little is known about the etiology of this condition, its dermoscopic characteristics have not been described, and no effective treatment has been reported. We report a 15-year-old girl with this rare dermatosis who was successfully managed with daily calcipotriol, weekly topical ivermectin, and strict photoprotection. We also describe for the first time the dermoscopic findings of this entity.

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