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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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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
Morphea most often presents as macules or plaques a few centimeters in diameter, but also may occur as bands or in guttate lesions or nodules. [3]: 171 Morphea is a thickening and hardening of the skin and subcutaneous tissues from excessive collagen deposition.
Incontinentia pigmenti achromians (also known as "hypomelanosis of Ito") is a cutaneous condition characterized by various patterns of bilateral or unilateral hypopigmentation following the lines of Blaschko.
Guttate psoriasis (also known as eruptive psoriasis) is a type of psoriasis that presents as small (0.5–1.5 cm in diameter) lesions over the upper trunk and proximal extremities; it is found frequently in young adults. [1]: 410 [2]: 194 The term "guttate" is used to describe the
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.