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Mitten‐Line Hyperpigmentation: A Reactive Process Analogous to Sock‐Line Hyperpigmentation
Author(s) -
BERK DAVID R.,
BAYLISS SUSAN J.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2010.01180.x
Subject(s) - hyperpigmentation , medicine , amniotic band syndrome , dermatology , girl , pregnancy , fetus , psychology , developmental psychology , biology , genetics
A 3‐month‐old girl presented with a 6‐week history of a curvilinear hyperpigmented patch on the left wrist, which began within a day of using a tight mitten. Mitten‐line hyperpigmentation is analogous to the recently described condition known as infantile “sock‐line hyperpigmentation,” or more generally “sock‐line bands.” Distinguishing this benign condition from child abuse, amniotic band syndrome, and acquired raised bands of infancy is important but sometimes challenging.