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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]
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
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Skin pigmentation is a frequent disorder that has a number of potential causes. Genetics, sun exposure, and some drugs are the three main factors that contribute to skin pigmentation.
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.
Pachydermoperiostosis (idiopathic hypertrophic osteoathorpathy, Touraine–Solente–Gole syndrome) Peeling skin syndrome (acral peeling skin syndrome, continual peeling skin syndrome, familial continual skin peeling, idiopathic deciduous skin, keratolysis exfoliativa congenita) Pfeiffer syndrome
Griscelli syndrome is defined by the characteristic hypopigmentation, with frequent pyogenic infection, enlargement of the liver and spleen, a low blood neutrophil level, low blood platelet level, and immunodeficiency.
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.