Catalog

Dyschromatosis due to chronic arsenic toxicity

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Dyschromatosis due to chronic arsenic toxicity – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/912479181

Dyschromatosis from chronic arsenic toxicity presents as hypermelanotic and hypomelanotic symmetrically distributed freckle or raindrop-like macules on the torso and limbs. These may be preceded by diffuse hyperpigmented patches in the intertriginous, genital, and acral areas.

Parents

Harmful effects of or exposure to noxious substances, Substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source, Other inorganic substances, Arsenic or its compounds
Acquired mixed hyper- and hypomelanotic disorders of skin pigmentation