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Erythema dyschromicum perstans is also called ashy dermatosis (of Ramirez), because of its colour. The pigmented patches may be symmetrical in distribution or unilateral. Early lesions may be reddish in colour, often with a more pronounced border, and they may be somewhat elevated.
Treatment with clofazimine 100 mg qd was initiated. This was continued for 3 months and then reduced for 100 mg every other day, for another three months. A significant improvement was achieved, with progressive clearing of the gray macules and no new lesions appearing.
7 lip 2024 · Phototherapy: Narrowband ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) phototherapy has shown promising results in treating ashy dermatosis. This treatment involves exposing the affected skin to specific wavelengths of light, stimulating repigmentation.
15 maj 2019 · The most successful treatment to date has been clofazimine, although topical tacrolimus, oral dapsone, narrowband ultraviolet light B phototherapy, and isotretinoin have shown treatment success. Ashy dermatosis is primarily a cosmetic concern, but can be a very distressing condition, especially for dark skinned individuals.
2 kwi 2017 · Dyschromicum erythema perstans, or ashy dermatosis, is a rare chronic acquired skin disease characterized by gray hyperpigmented patches with erythematous borders. Its etiology is unknown and...
5 kwi 2015 · Erythema dyschromicum perstans (ashy dermatosis) is a distinct and somewhat controversial cutaneous eruption that may be best regarded as a form of lichen planus or lichen planus actinicus....
Currently, there is no established therapy. Nevertheless, the use of topical corticosteroids, keratolytic agents, chloroquine, sunscreen, diaminodiphenylsulfone, griseofulvin, and clofazimine have been effective, probably because of the results of antinflammatory effects.
