Prurigo Pigmentosa after a Strict Ketogenic Diet. Issue 2 (30th December 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Michaels, Jason D.; Hoss, Elika; DiCaudo, David J.; Price, Harper
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 32:Issue 2(2015)
• Page Start: 248
• Page End: 251
• Publication Date: 2013-12-30
• Subjects: Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.12275
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

Abstract: Prurigo pigmentosa (PP) is a rare inflammatory dermatosis of unknown cause characterized by a predominantly truncal eruption of pruritic erythematous papules in a reticular pattern, resolving with hyperpigmentation. PP is twice as common in girls and women, and the mean age at onset is 25 years. Diagnosis of PP is challenging and is aided by characteristic histopathologic findings. We report a case of PP in a 17‐year‐old white boy. The eruption arose during strict adherence to a ketogenic diet.