Synonym(s)
Diffuse hyperpigmentation; Hyperpigmentation diffuse; Universal hyperpigmentation
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Extensive, primarily actinically unaffected, melanocytogenic pigmentation of the integument.
EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.
The causes of these can be endocrinological, infectious, tumorous diseases, collagenoses and drugs. The occurrence has been described in connection with/at:
infectious diseases:
Storage diseases
Malignant tumors
- Malignant lymphogranulomatosis
- metastatic malignant melanoma
Autoimmune diseases
Drugs
- Arsenic Melanosis
- Use of chlorpromazine
- Tetracyclines
- Antimalarials
- Amiodarone
- Phenothiazines
- Imiproamine
- Argyrie
- Application of cytostatic drugs(busulfan, bleomycin, cyclophosphamide)
Metabolic diseases
Endocrine diseases
- Addison's disease
- Acromegaly
- Primary Cushing's disease
- Ectopic POMC syndrome
- primary hyperthyroidism
Other:
- Malnutrition
- Erythroderma with transition to melanoerythroderma
- Cirrhosis of the liver
- Dialysis Patients
- Chronic renal insufficiency
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Treatment of the underlying disease, avoidance of the triggering agent.
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Acromegaly; Addison's disease; Aids; Argyria; Arsenic melanosis; Bleomycin; Busulfan; Cirrhosis of the liver; Collagenoses; Cushing's syndrome (overview); ... Show allDisclaimer
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer