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Review
. 2013 Apr;6(2):65-72.
doi: 10.4103/0974-2077.112665.

Hypomelanoses in children

Nanja van Geel  1 , Marijn Speeckaert, Ines Chevolet, Sofie De Schepper, Hilde Lapeere, Barbara Boone, Reinhart Speeckaert
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Review

Hypomelanoses in children

Nanja van Geel et al. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2013 Apr.

Abstract

Hypomelanosis of the skin is a frequently encountered problem in childhood, being totally innocent or representing the first sign of a multisystem disorder. Medical history, clinical examination, Wood's light investigation, histological analysis of the skin and a multidisciplinary consultation can contribute to a correct and early diagnosis of the different types of hypopigmentations. In the present paper, we present a systematic clinical approach to the differential diagnosis of those skin disorders.

Keywords: Depigmentation; Wood’s light; hypomelanosis; hypopigmentation; review; vitiligo.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: None declared.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
diffuse hypomelanoses in children. OCA= oculocutaneous albinism, SD= syndrome, *Eye abnormalities: discussion, **Eye abnormalities also possible
Figure 2
Figure 2
localised hypomelanoses in children. SD= syndrome
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Figure 3
Depigmentation; (a) Vitiligo; (b) Halo nevi; (c) Piebaldism
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Figure 4
Piebaldism; (a) Before and (b) After treatment with non-cultured epidermal cell transplantation
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Figure 5
Hypopigmentation; (a) Naevus depigmentosus; (b) ‘Ash leaf’ macula in tuberous sclerosis
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