Addison's disease: The potentially life-threatening tan

Authors
Erickson, QL Faleski, EJ Koops, MK Elston, DM
Citation
Ql. Erickson et al., Addison's disease: The potentially life-threatening tan, CUTIS, 66(1), 2000, pp. 72-74
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology
Journal title
CUTIS
ISSN journal
00114162 → ACNP
Volume
66
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
72 - 74
Database
ISI
SICI code
0011-4162(200007)66:1<72:ADTPLT>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
Addison's disease is a potentially life-threatening endocrine disorder, The classic dermatologic sign of Addison's disease is diffuse hyperpigmentatio n of the skin with focal hyperpigmentation of scars, nails, and the oral mu cosa. Recognition of these dermatologic manifestations in a patient with ot herwise vague constitutional symptoms warrants a consideration of Addison's disease.