Rare case report of dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria

Authors

  • Sundeep Chowdhry
  • Neha Yadav
  • Dipak D. Umrigar
  • Akhilesh Shukla

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.26.2.2016.59

Keywords:

Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria

Abstract

Dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria (DUH) is a rare genodermatosis reported initially and  mostly in Japan. We report a case of DUH in a child with no family history but cosmetic disfigurement  and psychological impairment were the presenting symptoms.

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Published

2016-11-17

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Chowdhry S, Yadav N, Umrigar DD, Shukla A. Rare case report of dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2016Nov.17 [cited 2026Apr.12];26(2):150-3. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/59

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Vol. 26 No. 2 (2016): April - June

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Case Reports

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