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Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis is characterised by multiple small whitish flat spots. [1] They are typically irregular, well defined and frequently appear on the arms, legs, and faces of older people. [1] It occurs in up to 80% of people over 70 years old. [2] Females may notice it at a younger age than males. [3]
Vitiligo (/ ˌ v ɪ t ɪ ˈ l aɪ ɡ oʊ /, vi-ti-leye-goh) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes patches of skin to lose pigment or color. [1] The cause of vitiligo is unknown, but it may be related to immune system changes, genetic factors, stress, or sun exposure.
Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis: No treatment Postinflammatory hypopigmentation: Treat the underlying inflammatory disease to restore pigmentation Pityriasis versicolor: A topical ointment, such as selenium sulfide 2.5% or imidazoles. Can also use oral medications, such as oral imidazoles or triazoles. Vitiligo
Nevus depigmentosus is a loss of pigment in the skin which can be easily differentiated from vitiligo.Although age factor has not much involvement in the nevus depigmentosus but in about 19% of the cases these are noted at birth.
This category reflects the organization of International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision. Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes L80-L81 within Chapter XII: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue should be included in this category.
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Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a skin condition characterized by the darkening of the skin (hyperpigmentation) following an inflammatory injury, such as acne, dermatitis, infectious disease, or trauma.
Postinflammatory hypopigmentation is a common consequence of cutaneous inflammatory disorders. Certain conditions, like lichen striatus (LS) and pityriasis lichenoides chronica (PLC), typically cause postinflammatory hypopigmentation as opposed to hyperpigmentation.