An unusual bilateral areolar dermatitis

G Ital Dermatol Venereol. 2009 Aug;144(4):491-3.

Abstract

This article describes an uncommon clinical manifestation of contact dermatitis due to dyed tissues, showing bilateral plaque lesions on the mammary areolas. The clinical history, histological and patch testing examinations confirmed the diagnosis. The possible triggering factors related with this kind of contact dermatitis and possible differential diagnosis are briefly discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Dermatitis / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Nipples*