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PMID: 20952929
Nylon friction dermatitis: A distinct subset of macular amyloidosis
VK Somani, Shailaja Hari, VN V L Sita, Fatima Razvi
Department of Skin and VD, Deccan College of Medical Sciences, and Princess Esra Hospital, Shah Ali Bunda, Hyderabad, India
Correspondence Address:
V K Somani
“Sanskar” 2-1-438/A, Nallakunta, Hyderabad - 500044
India
Correspondence Address:
V K Somani
“Sanskar” 2-1-438/A, Nallakunta, Hyderabad - 500044
India
| How to cite this article: Somani V K, Hari S, V L Sita V N, Razvi F. Nylon friction dermatitis: A distinct subset of macular amyloidosis. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1995;61:145-147 |
Copyright: (C)1995 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
Abstract
43 patients were taken up for the study, all of whom were asymptomatic and presented with bluish black pigmentation. 23 patients presented with pigmentation which was proximal and distal to the bony prominences, all of whom gave a history of using nylon scrubbers during bathing. 20 patients gave no history of friction and the pigmentation was present on the extensor forearms, shins and upper back. Histopathological examination confirmed amyloiddeposits.
Keywords: Macular amyloidosis, Nylon friction
