Hypomelanoses in children
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 c...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2013-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.jcasonline.com/article.asp?issn=0974-2077;year=2013;volume=6;issue=2;spage=65;epage=72;aulast=van |
Summary: | 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. |
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ISSN: | 0974-2077 |