Terra firma-forme dermatosis: A report of ten individuals with Duncan’s dirty dermatosis and literature review

Background: Terra-firma forme dermatosis, also known as Duncan’s dirty dermatosis, is a benign skin condition that presents as dirt-like plaques in patients of all ages. Purpose: We describe a series of ten patients that presented with terra-firma forme dermatosis. Methods and Materials: We r...

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Autores principales:	Tanya Greywal, Philip R. Cohen
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Publicado:	Mattioli1885 2015
Materias:	dermatosis Duncan’s dirty dermatosis isopropyl alcohol terra firma terra firma-forme Dermatology RL1-803
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:c0588cf4050a4a0aa8f2f144cf906d572021-11-17T08:31:32ZTerra firma-forme dermatosis: A report of ten individuals with Duncan’s dirty dermatosis and literature review10.5826/dpc.0503a082160-9381https://doaj.org/article/c0588cf4050a4a0aa8f2f144cf906d572015-07-01T00:00:00Zhttp://dpcj.org/index.php/dpc/article/view/743https://doaj.org/toc/2160-9381 Background: Terra-firma forme dermatosis, also known as Duncan’s dirty dermatosis, is a benign skin condition that presents as dirt-like plaques in patients of all ages. Purpose: We describe a series of ten patients that presented with terra-firma forme dermatosis. Methods and Materials: We reviewed PubMed for the following terms: dermatosis, Duncan’s dirty dermatosis, isopropyl alcohol, terra firma, and terra firma-forme dermatosis. We also reviewed papers containing these terms and their references. Results: The diagnosis of terra firma-forme dermatosis was confirmed in all patients who had complete resolution of each lesion after the application of 70% isopropyl alcohol. Conclusions: Terra-firma forme dermatosis is easily diagnosed and treated with 70% isopropyl alcohol. It is important to recognize this benign dermatologic condition since it can be confused with other cutaneous disorders. Therefore, in order to avoid unnecessary referrals, biopsies, blood tests, and medications, we suggest a trial of wiping the skin lesion with 70% isopropyl alcohol pads when the diagnosis of terra-firma forme dermatosis is considered. Tanya GreywalPhilip R. CohenMattioli1885articledermatosisDuncan’s dirty dermatosisisopropyl alcoholterra firmaterra firma-formeDermatologyRL1-803ENDermatology Practical & Conceptual (2015)
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spellingShingle	dermatosis Duncan’s dirty dermatosis isopropyl alcohol terra firma terra firma-forme Dermatology RL1-803 Tanya Greywal Philip R. Cohen Terra firma-forme dermatosis: A report of ten individuals with Duncan’s dirty dermatosis and literature review
description	Background: Terra-firma forme dermatosis, also known as Duncan’s dirty dermatosis, is a benign skin condition that presents as dirt-like plaques in patients of all ages. Purpose: We describe a series of ten patients that presented with terra-firma forme dermatosis. Methods and Materials: We reviewed PubMed for the following terms: dermatosis, Duncan’s dirty dermatosis, isopropyl alcohol, terra firma, and terra firma-forme dermatosis. We also reviewed papers containing these terms and their references. Results: The diagnosis of terra firma-forme dermatosis was confirmed in all patients who had complete resolution of each lesion after the application of 70% isopropyl alcohol. Conclusions: Terra-firma forme dermatosis is easily diagnosed and treated with 70% isopropyl alcohol. It is important to recognize this benign dermatologic condition since it can be confused with other cutaneous disorders. Therefore, in order to avoid unnecessary referrals, biopsies, blood tests, and medications, we suggest a trial of wiping the skin lesion with 70% isopropyl alcohol pads when the diagnosis of terra-firma forme dermatosis is considered.
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title	Terra firma-forme dermatosis: A report of ten individuals with Duncan’s dirty dermatosis and literature review
title_short	Terra firma-forme dermatosis: A report of ten individuals with Duncan’s dirty dermatosis and literature review
title_full	Terra firma-forme dermatosis: A report of ten individuals with Duncan’s dirty dermatosis and literature review
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Terra firma-forme dermatosis: A report of ten individuals with Duncan’s dirty dermatosis and literature review

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