The Chik Sign – Unmasking Chikungunya through Facial Pigmentation – A Case Report

Authors

  • Sonia P Jain Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences Sewagram, Wardha Maharashtra, India.
  • Amisha Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences Sewagram, Wardha Maharashtra, India.
  • Aditya Ambulkar Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences Sewagram, Wardha Maharashtra, India.

Keywords:

Chik sign, Chikungunya, facial melanosis, Dermoscope

Abstract

The "Chik Sign," which is a distinctive facial pigmentation pattern associated with Chikungunya fever, aids in prompt clinical diagnosis. A 38-year-old woman presented with complaints of facial pigmentation and had a history of severe joint pain. Dermatoscopic examination supported the diagnosis of Chikungunya, underscoring the significance of early recognition. This case highlights the importance of considering Chikungunya in dermatological presentations of facial pigmentation.

References

Patients presenting with a short duration or acute onset melasma-like pigmentation over the face, a history of a febrile illness and debilitating arthritis should be evaluated.

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Published

2024-09-06

How to Cite

P Jain, S., Amisha, & Ambulkar, A. (2024). The Chik Sign – Unmasking Chikungunya through Facial Pigmentation – A Case Report. Thai Journal of Dermatology, 40(3), 85–87. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJD/article/view/267967