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Schamberg’s Disease

April 26, 2010 by  
Filed under Skin Disorders

Schamberg’s disease also known as purpura pigmentosa progressiva or progressive pigmented purpuric dermatitis is a chronic discoloration of the skin usually affecting the lower limbs. The discoloration is due to the deposition of haemosiderin as a result of blood leaking from tiny inflamed capillaries.The real cause of this disease is yet to be identified, but [...]

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