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Author: Hon A/Prof Amanda Oakley, Dermatologist, Hamilton, New Zealand, May 2016.
Erosions and crusting Dry or scaly rash Papulopustular rash Erythema Brown macules and patches Pale or white macules and papules Skin lesions
Patients often present with quite mild signs when they have a facial lesion or rash — due to embarrassment — and the diagnosis may be tricky.
Significant itch suggests atopic dermatitis or contact dermatitis.
Lupus tumidus / Jessner lymphocytic infiltrate
Erythema is less pronounced in dark skin
Pigmentation is more pronounced in dark skin