Schamberg's disease
| Schamberg's disease | |
| ICD-10 | L81.7 |
|---|---|
| ICD-9 | 709.09 |
| eMedicine | derm/327 |
| MeSH | M0016853 |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Schamberg's Disease, also known as progressive pigmented purpuric dermatitis, is a chronic discoloration of the skin found in people of all ages, usually affecting the legs. It slowly spreads throughout the body, and is most common in males.