Dowling-Degos disease is a rare pigmented skin disorder caused by mutations in keratin 5 and protein O-fucosyltransferase 1. Small hyperpigmented macules appear in a clustered or reticulated pattern at flexural sites, such as the neck, axilla, and antecubital fossa. There may be comedo-like papules on the back and pitted scars on perioral or facial regions.
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Skin disease
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Human diseases in ICD-11 classification [BR:br08403]
14 Diseases of the skin
Genetic and developmental disorders affecting the skin
EC23 Genetic disorders of skin pigmentation
H00944 Dowling-Degos disease