Darier–Roussy sarcoid
A cutaneous condition with deep-seated nodules on trunk and extremities.
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Roughly a quarter of people with sarcoidosis develop skin involvement. These lesions typically vanish on their own within two to four weeks and, while possibly disfiguring, seldom cause serious trouble.
Quick Facts
- Skin involvement frequency
- about 25% of patients
- Typical lesion duration
- two to four weeks
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Classification
Subcutaneous sarcoidosis, also known as Darier–Roussy disease or Darier-Roussy sarcoid, is a cutaneous condition characterized by numerous 0.5- to 0.3-cm deep-seated nodules on the trunk and extremities. This form of sarcoidosis presents with palpable nodules beneath the skin. The nodules are typically found on the trunk and limbs.
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Sources
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- Wikipedia: Skin manifestations of sarcoidosis (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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