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Hyperpigmented Patch With Linear Extension

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This is the case of a 29-year-old man with a well-demarcated, irregularly shaped, hyperpigmented patch located on the dorsal left hand with linear extension spreadingacross the distalmedial surface. The patch… Click to show full abstract

This is the case of a 29-year-old man with a well-demarcated, irregularly shaped, hyperpigmented patch located on the dorsal left hand with linear extension spreadingacross the distalmedial surface. The patch initially presented as an erythematous lesion accompaniedbyburning,which subsided. Amultiple-choiceclinical question addressing the underlying diagnosis is offered. An answer is provided with a follow-up discussion focusing onunderlyingpathology, typical clinical presentation, and suggested management guidelines.

Keywords: dermatology; patch; patch linear; linear extension; hyperpigmented patch

Journal Title: Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association
Year Published: 2020

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