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Review
. 2007 Dec;57(6):1051-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2007.06.011. Epub 2007 Jul 16.

Xanthoderma: a clinical review

Justin M Haught  1 , Shaily Patel, Joseph C English 3rd
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Xanthoderma: a clinical review

Justin M Haught et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2007 Dec.

Abstract

"Xanthoderma" is a term that describes a yellow to orange macular discoloration of the skin. The cause of this finding ranges from benign to potentially life-threatening disease. To date the literature fails to comprehensively review the various causes and workup of this clinical manifestation. This article discusses the etiopathogenesis of xanthoderma and suggests a novel diagnostic algorithm for the clinician to use in the initial evaluation of this condition.

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  • Iatrogenic xanthoderma.
    Bruckner NV. Bruckner NV. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2008 May;58(5):895-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2008.02.011. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2008. PMID: 18423265 No abstract available.