Erythema dyschromicum perstans in pregnancy

Abstract

Erythema dyschromicum perstans is a slowly progressive acquired dermatoses characterized by macular hyperpigmentation. There is no racial, genetic, or sex predilection. It occurs in adults, with some isolated cases and small series occurring in prepubertal children. The pigmentary disorder has never been reported in patients during pregnancy. We report a singular case of the disorder in a pregnant woman.

Keywords

• Ashy dermatoses
• erythema dyschromicum perstans
• macular hyperpigmentation