Ann Dermatol.  2017 Oct;29(5):657-659. 10.5021/ad.2017.29.5.657.

A Case of Dermatosis Neglecta Caused by an Inappropriate Habit of Applying a Moisturizer

• Moon J
• Park HS
• Yoon HS
• Cho S

• KMID: 2388930
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2017.29.5.657

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Skin Diseases*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Multiple whitish scales in both periorbital areas. (B) Normal underlying skin revealed after application of urea ointment.

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