Voigt‐Futcher pigmentary demarcation lines

Pigmentary demarcation lines (PDLs) are physiological abrupt transitions between hyperpigmented and lighter skin, a common and sometimes troubling feature of normal skin. They are seen in a majority of dark‐complexioned women and a substantial percentage of light‐complexioned ones too. We review this salient finding and approaches to its management.

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