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Ashy dermatosis is also known as erythema dyschromicum perstans; it is a benign skin discoloration of blue/grey patches usually located in the face, neck, arms, and trunk. It is a controversial diagnosis as it is sometimes considered a variant of lichen planus.
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Top 5 symptoms reported by people with ashy dermatosis*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for ashy dermatosis*
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Ashy dermatosis is also known as erythema dyschromicum perstans; it is a benign skin discoloration of blue/grey patches usually located in the face, neck, arms, and trunk. It is a controversial diagnosis as it is sometimes considered a variant of lichen planus.
Common symptoms reported by people with ashy dermatosis
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for ashy dermatosis
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