Erythema dyschromicum perstans in a Caucasian pediatric patient
Tisack, A.M.; Huggins, R.H.; Lim, H.W.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 12(7): 819-820
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616 PMID: 23884499 Document Number: 12451
Erythema dyschromicum perstans (EDP), or ashy dermatosis, is characterized by oval, blue-gray macules, which are completely asymptomatic. In adults, the condition is primarily seen in patients of color, most commonly those of Hispanic descent, and typically follows a chronic course. We describe a pediatric case of EDP in a Caucasian patient. In the pediatric population, EDP is more commonly observed in Caucasian patients and often shows significant recovery or complete resolution in a matter of years. This case report outlines the differences in EDP between adult and pediatric patients.
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