Clinical and Pathological Spectrum of Prurigo Pigmentosa in Central European Individuals.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Based on early studies, prurigo pigmentosa (PP) was considered a rare inflammatory dermatosis affecting primarily Asian individuals. However, several case reports subsequently showed that the disease is not restricted to those of Asian origin. Large studies on PP in central European individuals, on the other hand, are missing.

Objective

To increase awareness of PP by describing the clinical, histopathological, and immunohistochemical features in central European individuals.

Design, setting, and participants

This observational, retrospective case series analyzed clinicopathological features of 20 central European patients diagnosed with PP. Data collection was performed by means of archive material, including physician's letters, clinical photographs, and h

SUBMITTER: Michor-Tscharre C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10339223 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature