Schamberg's disease
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Schamberg's disease Classification and external resources |
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ICD-10 | L81.7 |
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ICD-9 | 709.09 |
eMedicine | derm/327 |
MeSH | M0016853 |
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.