Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria: first case report from Northern Pakistan
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https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.v27i1.1033Keywords:
Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria, dyschromatosis symmetrica hereditariaAbstract
Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria is a rare genodermatosis, first reported from Japan. Later on many cases have been reported from other countries of the world. It is characterized by mottled pigmentation. We report first case of this disorder from Northern Pakistan with positive family history.
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