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What does this mean: urticarial change including deep dermal fibrosis with underlying morphea and telangiectasia with melanin incontinence?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Talk to derm: From what i can see, the skin rash is from hives and the scarring from scratching. I have never heard of the term melanin incontinence so I have no idea what it means. The best thing is for you to discuss this with the derm doctor who did the biopsy.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 1/30/2014

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Dr. Stephen Metzinger answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Melanin incontinence: Dear goose69798: I am not familiar with that term. I would encourage you to follow up with the physician who did the biopsy. If that does not help request a second opinion with a board certified dermatopathologist. Hope this helps.

Answered 2/5/2014

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