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Diffuse biphasic cutaneous amyloidosis.

T R Bedi·B N Datta
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2 patients with primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis were seen to have widespread macular and lichenoid types of lesions. Diffuse areas of pigmentation appeared to transform gradually over years into lichen amyloidosus as a result of chronic irritation of the skin from scratching. There was no evidence of systemic amyloidosis.

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Adrenal Cortex HormonesAdultAmyloidosisFemaleHumansLichen PlanusMaleMiddle AgedPigmentation DisordersSkinSkin DiseasesCase ReportsJournal Article

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T R Bedi, B N Datta. 1979. Diffuse biphasic cutaneous amyloidosis.. https://doi.org/10.1159/000250794

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