Publications by authors named "M Larquey"
[Brown facial pseudochromhidrosis in a child: A bacterial disease?].
Ann Dermatol Venereol
October 2020
Article Synopsis
- Pseudochromhidrosis is a condition where clear sweat gains color when it interacts with external factors like dyes and bacteria.
- A case study of a 9-year-old girl showed recurring brown pigmentation on her face that could be wiped away, and tests revealed the presence of common skin bacteria.
- Antibiotic treatment proved effective in resolving the symptoms, suggesting that bacterial infection is a primary cause, and routine biopsies may not be necessary unless resistance to antibiotics occurs.
Postinfectious erythema multiforme is an uncommon skin disease in childhood that can have a strong impact, especially in infants if there is involvement of the mucous membranes. The lesion is targeted (central bullous lesions with three concentric circles). Its diagnosis is typically made clinically.
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