Dermoscopy of black-spot poison ivy
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Dermatology Online Journal
Abstract
Black-spot poison ivy is an uncommon presentation of poison ivy (Toxicodendron) allergic contact dermatitis. A 78-year-old sought evaluation of a black spot present on her right hand amid pruritic vesicles. The presentation of a black spot on the skin in a clinical context suggesting poison ivy is indicative of black-spot poison ivy. Dermoscopy revealed a jagged, centrally homogeneous, dark brown lesion with a red rim. A skin sample was obtained and compared against a poison ivy standard using ultra-fast liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UFLC-MS/MS). This finding confirmed the presence of multiple urushiol congeners in the skin sample. Black-spot poison ivy may be added to the list of diagnoses that show a specific dermoscopic pattern. © 2012 Dermatology Online Journal.
First Page
8
Publication Date
10-1-2012
Recommended Citation
Rader, Ryan K.; Mu, Ruipu; Shi, Honglan; Stoecker, William V.; and Hinton, Kristen A., "Dermoscopy of black-spot poison ivy" (2012). Basic Sciences Faculty Publications. 152.
https://collections.uhsp.edu/basic-sciences_pubs/152