Anosacral Cutaneous Amyloidosis Quiz
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Skin tightness of the fingers
Increase in dandruff
Black/blue/brown spots or moles, on the skin and lining of the mouth
Moles or spots of different colors on skin or lining of the mouth
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Learn more about Anosacral cutaneous amyloidosis
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
Anosacral cutaneous amyloidosis is a rare condition that affects the skin from the anus to the sacral region (bottom of the spine). It occurs due to abnormal protein deposits in the skin. The exact cause is unclear, and it is more common among Asians.
Black/blue/brown spots or moles, on the skin and lining of the mouth
Scaly skin that flakes off
Skin hardening
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose anosacral cutaneous amyloidosis
Are there black, blue, or brown spots on the skin or elsewhere? (Including moles)
Do you have scaly skin that flakes off?
Do you have hardening of the skin?
There is no single standardized effective treatment. Various therapies, including medicated creams or ointments, phototherapy, oral medication, and laser therapy are used.
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References
Wang WJ, Huang CY, Chang YT, Wong CK. Anosacral cutaneous amyloidosis: a study of 10 Chinese cases. Br J Dermatol. 2000 Dec;143(6):1266-9. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2133.2000.03899.x. PMID: 11122031.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1046/j.1365-2133.2000.03899.x
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