Ann Dermatol.  2012 Aug;24(3):363-365. 10.5021/ad.2012.24.3.363.

Extensive Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis Successfully Treated with Pentoxifylline

• Mun JH
• Jwa SW
• Song M
• Kim HS
• Ko HC
• Kim BS
• Kim MB

• KMID: 2265315
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2012.24.3.363

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Pentoxifylline
Skin Diseases
Pentoxifylline

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (a~c) Brownish hyperpigmented patches on both arms and legs in case 1. (d) Dermoscopy showing multiple purpuric globules over an orange-brown background. (e) Histopathological analysis showing perivascular lymphocytic infiltrates with extravasation of erythrocytes in the papillary dermis (H&E, ×400).

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  Fig. 2 (a~c) Red-brown hyperpigmented patches on the extremities in case 2.

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