Diagnosis: Pellagra
Description: Dermatitis with pigmentation in the groin
Morphology: Red,scaly
Site: Groin adult
Sex: F
Age: 68
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Ian McColl
Differential DiagnosisHistory: This elderly Islander lady suffers from Pellagra.She has the typical photodermatitis on the lower legs with groin and face involvement.Pellagra shows the three Ds of diarrhea,dementia and dermatitis.The condition will reverse remarkably quickly on a normal diet.