Acquired Dermal Macular Hyperpigmentation: An Update

Overview

Journal Indian Dermatol Online J

Specialty Dermatology

Date 2021 Oct 20

PMID 34667751

Citations 8

Authors

Keshavamurthy Vinay

Anuradha Bishnoi

Divya Kamat

Debajyoti Chatterjee

Muthu Sendhil Kumaran

Davinder Parsad

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Abstract

Acquired dermal macular hyperpigmentation (ADMH) is an umbrella term that includes disorders clinically characterized by small and large pigmented macules/patches and histopathologically showing an evidence of current or resolved interface dermatitis with pigment incontinence, without clinically significant prior inflammatory phase. The term intends to include diseases previously described in the literature as lichen planus pigmentosus, Riehl's melanosis/pigmented cosmetic dermatitis and ashy dermatosis/erythema dyschromicum perstans. The nomenclature and origin of these disorders have always been a matter of discussion. These disorders share many clinicopathological similarities, are difficult to treat and adversely affect the quality of life. Recent consensus points towards the need for a unifying term to facilitate research and therapeutic trials. This article aims to provide a comprehensive review of the recent advances in ADMH.

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