ERYTHEMA DYSCHROMICUM PERSTANS - A HITHERTO UNDESCRIBED SKIN DISEASE

[摘要] A new skin disease is described and 2 names have been suggested: erythema chronicum figuratum melanodermicum and erythema dyschromicum perstans (the latter suggested by Dr. M. B. Sulzberger). Five cases were seen and examined in Caracas, Venezuela. The condition is characterized by grayish slate -colored macules with slightly raised, erythematous borders. The histopathologic picture is reported. The differential diagnosis as regards to pinta and erythema perstans are discussed. The authors believe the condition belongs to the latter group. The etiology is unknown and the disease is chronic and capable of diffuse spread over the body. It is essentially asymptomatic. The condition is resistant to large doses of penicillin as well to broad spectrum antibiotics and corticosteroids.