Schamberg's disease

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Schamberg's disease
ICD-10 L81.7
ICD-9 709.09
eMedicine derm/327 
MeSH M0016853

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]


Overview

Schamberg's Disease, also known as progressive pigmented purpuric dermatitis, is a chronic discoloration of the skin found in people of all ages, usually affecting the legs. It slowly spreads throughout the body, and is most common in males.

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