Novel Histopathologic Features of Diffuse Blue‐Gray Hyperpigmentation Associated With Kratom Use: A Case Report and Literature Review
This case highlights the importance of thorough exposure history, including herbal supplements, in the workup of atypical hyperpigmentation and highlights novel histopathological features of Kratom-associated hyperpigmentation that expand the current understanding of drug-induced cutaneous changes.
Authors
- Craig A. Rohan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4268-4311)
- Mary Jane McDaniel
- Kristen Paradine
- Diane Perkins
- Rita Kamoua
Institutions
- Wright State University (US)
- Dermatology Foundation (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
- Published
- 2026-01-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/cup.70055
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 52.25