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Eczema of back on Black skin with lichenification and follicular accentuation plus hyperpigmentation

Higher rate of lesions on the trunk are observed in Black patients.
Eczema of knees on Black skin with impetigo and follicular accentuation

Atopic Dermatitis in the flexural areas, with impetiginized skin and prominent follicular markings
Eczema of hands on brown skin with hypopigmentation

Hypopigmentation in brown skin is less prominent than in Black…
Eczema of torso on Black skin with hypopigmentation

Hypopigmentation in Black skin is very prominent.
Eczema of back on Black skin with Prurigo Nodularis

Prurigo Nodularis is a more common manifestation of atopic dermatitis in black skin.
Eczema of leg on Black skin with Prurigo Nodularis plus hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation

This is another example of Prurigo Nodularis
Wrist Black skin erythema lichenification hypopigmentation

Grayish-white skin discoloration can be seen in AD in black skin.
Eczema of wrist on Black skin with erythema and lichenification plus hypopigmentation

Grayish-white skin discoloration and faint erythema in Black skin.
Eczema of neck on Black skin with erythema

Erythema may be difficult to see in dark skinned patients.
Eczema of legs on Black skin with erythema and lichenification

Erythematous scaly patches of atopic dermatitis.

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