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Dermoscopy of Black-spot Poison Ivy
Dermatology Online Journal
  • Ryan K. Rader
  • Ruipu Mu
  • Honglan Shi, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • William V. Stoecker, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Kristen A. Hinton
Abstract

Black-spot poison ivy is an uncommon presentation of poison ivy (Toxicodendron) allergic contact dermatitis. A 78-year-old sought evaluation of a black spot present on her right hand amid pruritic vesicles. The presentation of a black spot on the skin in a clinical context suggesting poison ivy is indicative of black-spot poison ivy. Dermoscopy revealed a jagged, centrally homogeneous, dark brown lesion with a red rim. A skin sample was obtained and compared against a poison ivy standard using ultra-fast liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UFLC-MS/MS). This finding confirmed the presence of multiple urushiol congeners in the skin sample. Black-spot poison ivy may be added to the list of diagnoses that show a specific dermoscopic pattern. © 2012 Dermatology Online Journal.

Department(s)
Chemistry
Document Type
Article - Journal
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Citation
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text
Language(s)
English
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© 2012 University of California, Davis, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Publication Date
01 Jan 2012
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Citation Information
Ryan K. Rader, Ruipu Mu, Honglan Shi, William V. Stoecker, et al.. "Dermoscopy of Black-spot Poison Ivy" Dermatology Online Journal (2012)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/honglan-shi/43/