The Terra Firma-Forme Dermatosis Dermoscopic "Chromosome Arms Sign"

Authors

  • Mario Cutrone
  • Julie Van Gysel
  • Ramon Grimalt

Keywords:

Terra firma-forme dermatosis, Dirtydermatoses, Dermatoscopy, Chromosome arms, Duncan’s dermatosis

Abstract

Introduction
Terra firma-forme dermatosis (TFFD) belongs to the group of “dirty dermatoses” and represents a not well-known and surely underestimated skin condition.
Clinical Cases
We present 2 cases of TFFD and present clinical and dermatoscopical findings.
Results
We present specific dermatoscopical findings of TFFD.
Conclusion
We propose the denomination “chromosome arms” sign for Terra firma-forme dermatosis.

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Published

2025-05-26