Abstract:Background: Cutaneous amyloidosis is characterized by the deposition of amyloid material in the dermis or epidermis, usually limited to the dermal papillae in local cutaneous amyloidosis. Dermal involvement could lead to skin thickening with a waxy surface. The prevalence of cutaneous amyloidosis is relatively rare, only 0.2 – 0.3 % and is more common in individuals with darker skin phototype. The aim of this study is to report a case of lichen amyloidosis associated with its treatment using a combination of d… Show more
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