Brownish macules on the right temple

Abstract

A 28-year-old male presented with multiple pigmented macules on his right temple over two years. Physical examination showed multiple, discrete, brownish macules on his right temple. These lesions coalesced into reticular shape. Histology of the lesion demonstrated a deposit of eosinophilic acellular material in the dermal papillae.These features were consistent with macular amyloidosis (MA). Macular amyloidosis typically presented over the legs, the arms, and the upper back. We present this patient of MA involving the temple areas, which, to the best of our knowledge, has not previously been reported to occur in this region. K E Y W O R D S amyloidosis, hyperpigmentation, macules, temple How to cite this article: Liu C., Ding L.-J., Tan C. Brownish macules on the right temple. J Cosmet Dermatol.

Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis of Keratinocyte Origin: An Update with Emphasis on Atypical Clinical Variants

“…A single report of macular amyloidosis affecting the temple of patients has been recorded [55]. It was described as multiple discrete brownish macules on the temple that coalesced into a reticular pattern.…”

“…It was described as multiple discrete brownish macules on the temple that coalesced into a reticular pattern. Because of its uncommon location, lichen planus pigmentosus or other dyschromic dermatoses involving the face should be considered as well [55].…”