A healthy 50 year old man developed diffuse hyperpigmented papules on his trunk . The Darier sign was positive, and a biopsy confirmed the clinical diagnosis of urticaria pigmentosa. Bone films and blood tests were normal. H1 and H2 anti-histamines and topical corticosteroids were prescribed without improvement. The patient refused phototherapy
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A healthy 50 year old man developed diffuse hyperpigmented papules on his trunk . The Darier sign was positive, and a biopsy confirmed the clinical diagnosis of urticaria pigmentosa. Bone films and blood tests were normal. H1 and H2 anti-histamines and topical corticosteroids were prescribed without improvement. The patient refused phototherapy.
