Dermoscopy of Riehl’s melanosis: a case report and a short review of the literature

Benedetta Sonego; Giulia Bazzacco; Enrico Zelin; Claudio Conforti; Iris Zalaudek; Nicola di Meo

doi:10.4081/dr.2024.9983

Riehl’s melanosis (RM) is a pigmentary disorder more common in individuals with dark skin phototypes. It is considered a form of pigmented contact dermatitis. In this paper, we present a case of RM due to the rubber component of a work facial mask, in which dermoscopy and patch test were the most important tools to help physicians diagnose. In addition, we reviewed the main dermoscopic clues that may be useful in differential diagnosis with other facial pigmentary disorders.

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Sonego, B., Bazzacco, G., Zelin, E., Conforti, C., Zalaudek, I., & di Meo, N. (2024). Dermoscopy of Riehl’s melanosis: a case report and a short review of the literature. Dermatology Reports, 16(4). https://doi.org/10.4081/dr.2024.9983