Scurvy was first described by Hippocrates (460-370 BC) as a condition characterised by poor dental health, bruising, bleeding and fragile skin. Despite the widespread availability of foods rich in vitamin C in Australia, scurvy continues to afflict certain high-risk subgroups of the population. Cutaneous signs may be the only manifestation of the disease, as in the case presented below, and therefore scurvy continues to be relevant to dermatologists.