Case Report: Addison s disease may present to a dermatologist as melasma

Addison's disease is not a very common medical illness that can present to a dermatologist in different ways. it can start as an obvious pigmentary disorder or it may never involve skin. we present a case of a young male who reported to dermatology outdoor with a typical melasma-like eruption over his face. shortly after this pigmentation, he started having generalized weakness, repeated vomiting and weight loss. he was evaluated by physician and turned out to be a case of addison’s disease with melasma-like pigmentation. he was then managed accordingly.