Acropigmentation, so-called peak pigment L81.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Physiological, slowly receding, dark brown tint, especially of the finger ends in children up to the age of 6.

Differential diagnosis
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Vitamin B 12 deficiency, chronic polyarthritis (rheumatoid arthritis)

Therapy
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Not required.

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Hyperpigmentation, circumscribed;

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Rheumatoid arthritis and skin manifestations; Vitamin b12 deficiency;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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