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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Dirty neck

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Frequently seen, typical result of lichenification of the neck and increased reticular pigmentation caused by inflammatory processes in connection with chronic atopic eczema.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Flat, usually blurred, somewhat velvety pigmentation on the neck or the lateral parts of the neck; often accompanied by itching.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Colver GB et al (1987) The 'dirty neck'--a reticulate pigmentation in atopics. Clin Exp Dermatol 12: 1-4
  2. Humphreys F (1996) An histological and ultrastructural study of the 'dirty neck' appearance in atopic eczema. Clin Exp Dermatol 21: 17-19
  3. Leung DY, Bieber T (2003) Atopic dermatitis. Lancet 361: 151-160
  4. Seghers AC et al (2014) Atopic dirty neck or acquired atopic hyperpigmentation? An epidemiological andclinical
    study from the National Skin Centre in Singapore. Dermatology 229:174-182.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer