Achromic nevus… Nevus Depigmentosus or Achromic nevus 12 Dec 20217 Dec 2021 Nevus depigmentosus is a well- circumscribed macule/patch of hypopigmentation, present since birth. It remains stable in size and shape; only increases in proportion to the body size. On wood’s light the lesion…
Hypopigmented patch… Vitiligo 9 Dec 202130 Nov 2021 Vitiligous patches are manifested before the age of 10yrs in approx. 25% of cases and by age 20 years approximayely 50% would manifest. The order of distribution of a vitiligous patch…
Hypopigmented patch… Lichen striatus 5 Dec 202130 Nov 2021 Lichen striatus is a transient linear eruption, i.e. common in children, which follows lines of Blaschko. It has a self limited course with duration varying from a few weeks to 2-3 years, relapses can…
Hypopigmented patch… Pityriasis versicolor 2 Dec 202130 Nov 2021 It is a common superficial cutaneous fungal infection characterized by pityriasiform desquamation and hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules, located on the chest and back, caused by Malassezia furfur. It happens more in hot &…
Hypopigmented patch… Pityriasis Alba 28 Nov 202126 Nov 2021 Pityriasis alba is characterized by round to oval- shaped, fine scaly, flat, erythematous to hypopigmented macule, which is present on the face, trunk and extensor surfaces of arms & legs. It is…
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