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Pigmentary demarcation lines: Three cases encapsulating a benign condition

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Pigmentary demarcation lines (PDL), or Voigt-Futcher lines, are lines marking an abrupt transition between hyperpigmented skin and normal skin. They are usually seen in African, Hispanic, and Japanese populations, but can be rarely observed in Caucasians. The distribution of these markings is postulated to follow "Voigt's lines," which mark the underlying peripheral nerves. We report three cases of patients presenting with PDL and review this phenomenon to raise awareness across specialties of this benign condition.

Source: Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1189_24

Authors: Natalia Chalupczak, Alexander Woods, Allison Kirchner, Sheryl Hoyer, Roger Haber

Institutions: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, University of Illinois Chicago

Language: English

Topic: melanin and skin pigmentation

Subfield: Cell Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $450