Pigmentary demarcation lines: Three cases encapsulating a benign condition.
case_series · Level IV
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 39989531.
- Also identified by DOI 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1189_24 and PMC identifier 11844954.
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Abstract
Pigmentary demarcation lines (PDL), or Voigt-Futcher lines, are lines marking an abrupt transition between hyperpigmented skin and normal skin. They are usually seen in African, Hispanic, and Japanese populations, but can be rarely observed in Caucasians. The distribution of these markings is postulated to follow "Voigt's lines," which mark the underlying peripheral nerves. We report three cases of patients presenting with PDL and review this phenomenon to raise awareness across specialties of this benign condition.