Synonym(s)
Hodgson-Hellier Syndrome; Textile purpura
HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.
Hodgson and Hellier, 1946
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Variant of Purpura pigmentosa progressiva with papulo-purple foci at the contact points of certain textiles (uniform, underwear).
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Avoid triggering textiles, see also Purpura pigmentosa progressiva.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Denes B (1990) Hodgson-Hellier syndrome (dermatitis caused by shirts). Dt Derm 38: 762
- Hodgson CA, Hellier FF (1946) Dermatitis caused by shirts. B.L.A. J Roy Army Med Corps 87: 110-117
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