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When Classic Signs Deceive: A Widespread Papulosquamous Eruption in Skin of Colour

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A 29-year-old gentleman of African descent presented to the emergency department with a three month history of a rash affecting the trunk, upper limbs, and thighs. The patient was unsure of any triggers and denied any preceding illness, new medications, illicit drug use, or recent vaccinations. On examination, there was a widespread papulosquamous eruption characterised by scaly, hyperpigmented papules and plaques involving the trunk, upper arms, and upper thighs. A definitive diagnosis was established through a diagnostic skin biopsy of a fresh lesion.

Source: Dermatopathology

DOI: 10.3390/dermatopathology12030021

Authors: Ji Fung Yong, Claudine Howard-James, Stephen Crowther, Anne-Marie Tobin, Caitriona Hackett

Institutions: Tallaght University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin

Language: English

Topic: Medicine and Dermatology Studies History

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,810