Pigment International

REVIEW ARTICLE
Year
: 2022  |  Volume : 9  |  Issue : 3  |  Page : 166--175

Frictional melanosis and macular amyloidosis – exploring the link


Ashwini Padubidri Kombettu, Chethana Gurumurthy, Vinutha Rangappa, Veeranna Shastry 
 Department of Dematology, JSS medical college, Mysore, India

Correspondence Address:
Dr. Ashwini Padubidri Kombettu
Associate Professor, Department of Dematology, JSS medical college, Mysore
India

Frictional melanosis is a condition that is often encountered in dermatology practice. The acquired pigmentary disorder has clinical similarity to the condition termed macular amyloidosis. These two entities have etiological-epidemiological and clinical overlap. Dermoscopy and histopathology can demonstrate subtle differences. The review is an attempt to understand the different etiological aspects proposed for these conditions. We discuss the clinical features of the two conditions, dermoscopic features and histopathological changes. It is imperative for dermatologists to be aware of the similarities and the differences between the two entities for their better management.


How to cite this article:
Kombettu AP, Gurumurthy C, Rangappa V, Shastry V. Frictional melanosis and macular amyloidosis – exploring the link.Pigment Int 2022;9:166-175


How to cite this URL:
Kombettu AP, Gurumurthy C, Rangappa V, Shastry V. Frictional melanosis and macular amyloidosis – exploring the link. Pigment Int [serial online] 2022 [cited 2023 Mar 31 ];9:166-175
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