Acute Centro-facial Pigmentation – A sign of Viral Exanthem ?: Case Reports

Authors

  • Rachana Shilpakar MS Skin Centre 36/1, 7th cross,1st main Cambridge layout, Bangalore 560008
  • Keerthi Velugotla MS Skin Centre 36/1, 7th cross,1st main Cambridge layout, Bangalore 560008
  • M Sachdev MS Skin Centre 36/1, 7th cross,1st main Cambridge layout, Bangalore 560008

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/njdvl.v15i1.18053

Keywords:

acute centrofacial pigmentation, chikungunya fever, acute viral exanthema

Abstract

We report two cases of abrupt onset centro-facial pigmentation associated with acute viral fever and arthralgia. Review of literature yielded reports of similar pigmentation along with other dermatological manifestations like maculopapular rash, vesiculobullous lesions etc. In our cases centrofacial pigmentation confined to nose was the only presenting symptom and required treatment from patient’s perspective.

Centro-facial melanosis may be considered as a sign of acute viral fever which could require specific treatment. The aim of our report is to widen the vision of clinicians in considering abrupt onset of centro-facial melanosis as a presenting symptom in an acute sero-negative viral fever with arthralgia.

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Author Biographies

Rachana Shilpakar, MS Skin Centre 36/1, 7th cross,1st main Cambridge layout, Bangalore 560008

Consultant Dermatologist

Keerthi Velugotla, MS Skin Centre 36/1, 7th cross,1st main Cambridge layout, Bangalore 560008

Consultant Dermatologist

M Sachdev, MS Skin Centre 36/1, 7th cross,1st main Cambridge layout, Bangalore 560008

Consultant Dermatologist

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Published

2017-08-16

How to Cite

Shilpakar, R., Velugotla, K., & Sachdev, M. (2017). Acute Centro-facial Pigmentation – A sign of Viral Exanthem ?: Case Reports. Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology &Amp; Leprology, 15(1), 49–51. https://doi.org/10.3126/njdvl.v15i1.18053

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