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Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
Medknow Publications on behalf of The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL)
ISSN: 0378-6323 EISSN: 0378-6323
Vol. 71, No. 1, 2005, pp. 41-43
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Bioline Code: dv05010
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Vol. 71, No. 1, 2005, pp. 41-43
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Review Article - Pigmented xerodermoid - Report of three cases
Das Jayanta Kumar, Gangopadhyay Asok Kumar
Abstract
Pigmented xerodermoid, a rare genodermatosis, presents with clinical features and pathology similar to xeroderma pigmentosum, but at a later age. DNA repair replication is normal, but there is total depression of DNA synthesis after exposure to UV radiation. Two siblings in their teens and a man in his thirties with features of pigmented xerodermoid, e.g. photophobia, freckle-like lesions, keratoses, dryness of skin, and hypo- and hyper-pigmentation, are described. Although classically the onset of pigmented xerodermoid is said to be delayed till third to fourth decade of life, it seems the disease may appear earlier in the tropics. Early diagnosis and management could be life-saving.
Keywords
Xeroderma pigmentosum
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