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Nylon cloth macular amyloidosis

R M Macsween1, E M Saihan

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Queen's University Hospital, Nottingham, UK.

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis, a skin-only condition, can be linked to skin friction. This case highlights a connection between habitual nylon cloth use and this rare form of amyloidosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pathology
  • Medical Research

Background:

  • Primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis involves amyloid deposition solely in the skin.
  • Amyloid deposits in the skin are often minimal, requiring electron microscopy for confirmation.
  • Previous reports suggest a link between cutaneous amyloidosis and skin friction or rubbing.