منابع مشابه
Erythema dyschromicum perstans. A case report.
Erythema dyschromicum perstans (EDP) is an acquired dermatosis characterized by ash gray (ashy dermatosis) or blue macules. It can appear at any ageö but is more common in young adults. Lesions may occur on the neck, chest arms and face, but most frequently on the back. It does not generally lead to subjective complaints, but may rarely cause itching. Diagnosis is made with clinical findings an...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine
سال: 1932
ISSN: 0035-9157
DOI: 10.1177/003591573202500401