Diagnostic difficulties in acquired hyperpigmentation of the lower limbs - a case report and review of the literature

作者：Misterska Malgorzata^*; Walkowiak Hanna; Silny Wojciech; Czarnecka Operacz Magdalena; Zaba Ryszard

来源：Postepy Dermatologii i Alergologii, 2010, 27(6): 504-510.

• pigmented skin disorders
• hyperpigmentation
• external factors
• exogenous or endogenous substances

Pigmented skin disorders of hyperpigmentation character may arise due to external factors, sequestration of exogenous or endogenous substances and may also accompany the whole variety of diseases. The correct diagnosis is often formulated after detailed and wide-ranging diagnostic procedures. However, regardless of the causative agent, treatment of skin discolorations is difficult and often symptomatic.

• 出版日期2010