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Scurvy: a forgotten but still present disease.

Authors :
Grecia, Figueroa‐Ramos
Barrera‐Godínez, Alejandro
Gatica‐Torres, Michelle
López‐López, Karla
Bermudez‐Rodríguez, Samantha Paola
Domínguez‐Cherit, Judith
Source :
International Journal of Dermatology; Oct2023, Vol. 62 Issue 10, p1307-1309, 3p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The dermatological manifestations of scurvy include follicular hyperkeratosis, xerosis, impaired wound healing, gingivitis, perifollicular hemorrhages, ecchymosis, and petechiae. Rarely, scurvy can present as panniculitis, small vessel vasculitis-type purpura, and palpable purpura from hemorrhage. Dermoscopy of petechiae reveals perifollicular hemorrhages and corkscrew hairs. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00119059
Volume :
62
Issue :
10
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Journal of Dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
172022100
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/ijd.16775