Nylon friction dermatitis: a distinct subset of macular amyloidosis
Somani, V.K.; Hari, S.; Sita, V.N.; Razvi, F.
Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology 61(3): 145-147
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0378-6323 PMID: 20952929 Document Number: 446242
43 patients were taken up for the study, all of whom were asymptomatic and presented with bluish black pigmentation. 23 patients presented with pigmentation which was proximal and distal to the bony prominences, all of whom gave a history of using nylon scrubbers during bathing. 20 patients gave no history of friction and the pigmentation was present on the extensor forearms, shins and upper back. Histopathological examination confirmed amyloid deposits.