| Literature DB >> 24087785 |
Jeremy W Peck1, Carrie A Cusack.
Abstract
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 thought to play a role in their development. We report a case of type B pigmentary demarcation lines in pregnancy and provide a review of the literature.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24087785
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cutis ISSN: 0011-4162