Vagabond's leukomelanoderma
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Vagabond's leukomelanoderma is a skin disorder found in the elderly with a combination of dietary deficiency and lack of hygiene, resulting in an infestation of Pediculus humanus
. It presents with hypermelanosis in the ankles, axillae, groin, inner thighs and the back of the neck.
Pediculus humanus
Pediculus humanus is a species of lice that infects humans. It comprises two subspecies:*Pediculus humanus humanus Linnaeus, 1758 – the body louse*Pediculus humanus capitis De Geer, 1767 – the head louse...
. It presents with hypermelanosis in the ankles, axillae, groin, inner thighs and the back of the neck.