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]
| Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Leukopathia symmetrica progressiva |
| Specialty | Dermatology  |
It occurs in up to 80% of people over 70 years old.[2] Females may notice it at a younger age than males.[3]
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edit- ^ a b James, William D.; Elston, Dirk; Treat, James R.; Rosenbach, Misha A.; Neuhaus, Isaac (2020). "36. Disturbances of pigmentation". Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology (13th ed.). Edinburgh: Elsevier. pp. 870–871. ISBN 978-0-323-54753-6.
- ^ Brown, Falon; Crane, Jonathan S. (2022). "Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis". StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing. PMID 29489254.
- ^ "Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis". Primary Care Dermatology Society. Primary Care Dermatology Society. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
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