Type B Pigmentary Demarcation Lines of Pregnancy Involving the Anterior Thighs and Knees
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Pigmentary demarcation lines are abrupt transition lines between the areas of deeper pigmentation and the areas of lighter, normal pigmentation. Type B pigmentary demarcation lines involve the posterior medial portion of the lower extremities and are more commonly associated with pregnancy. We present a case of pigmentary demarcation lines of pregnancy with erythematous changes, involving both the anterior and posterior aspects of the lower extremities.
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Pigmentary demarcation lines are common, especially in individuals with darker skin types. Type B pigmentary demarcation lines (Futcher lines) involve the posterior lower extremities and can be associated with pregnancy, often with spontaneous resolution after delivery. The pathogenesis of pigmentary demarcation lines remains unknown; however, neurogenic inflammation and/or mosaicism are though...
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