Dyschromatosis symmetrica hereditaria

Dyschromatosis symmetrica hereditaria
Other namesAcropigmentation of Dohi
Dyschromatosis symmetrica hereditaria is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner

Dyschromatosis symmetrica hereditaria (also known as "reticulate acropigmentation of Dohi", and "symmetrical dyschromatosis of the extremities") is a rare autosomally inherited dermatosis. It is characterized by progressively pigmented and depigmented macules, often mixed in a reticulate pattern, concentrated on the dorsal extremities.: 855  It was first reported in Japan, but has also been found to affect individuals from Europe, India and the Caribbean.

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