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Case Reports
. 2021 Feb;7(2):120-122.
doi: 10.1159/000512033. Epub 2020 Dec 9.

Repigmentation of White Forelock in a Familial Case of Piebaldism Reported via Teledermatology in the COVID-19 Era

Francesca Gaudiello  1 , Maria Ferrillo  1 , Maria Vastarella  1 , Gabriella Fabbrocini  1 , Angela Patrì  1
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Case Reports

Repigmentation of White Forelock in a Familial Case of Piebaldism Reported via Teledermatology in the COVID-19 Era

Francesca Gaudiello et al. Skin Appendage Disord. 2021 Feb.

Abstract

Piebaldism is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by leucoderma with leucotrichia. We describe a case of white forelock repigmentation in an infant with piebaldism, thanks to a photograph sent by the patient's mother to our dermatology clinic, during COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords: COVID-19; Piebaldism; Repigmentation; Teledermatology; White forelock.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1
a Hypopigmented macules localized around the knees, measuring up to 7 cm in the maximum length, at 3 months of age. b WF as presented at birth. c Leucoderma and leucotrichia on lower limbs and WF in the baby's father. All such lesions were considered stable since birth. WF, white forelock.
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
WF repigmentation at the age of 6 months as displayed by a photograph taken by the patient's mother. WF, white forelock.
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