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Hypomelanosis of ItoDefinition Return to top
Incontinentia pigmenti achromians is a congenital disorder that causes unusual and sometimes bizarre patterns of hypopigmented (diminished pigment) skin.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top
The cause of this disorder is unknown, though most patients have abnormal chromosomes. Girls are affected slightly more often than boys.Symptoms Return to top
Signs and tests Return to top
A Wood's lamp examination of the skin lesions may help confirm the diagnosis. Your physician may also recommend chromosome analysis or a further medical workup to discover any associated medical problems.Treatment Return to top
There is no treatment for the hypopigmentation. Treatment consists of treating the symptoms. Cosmetics or clothing may be used to cover the hypopigmented spots if desired. Seizures, scoliosis, and other problems are treated as necessary.
Expectations (prognosis) Return to top
The outcome varies depending on the type and severity of symptoms that develop. In most cases, the skin pigment eventually returns to normal.Complications Return to top
Calling your health care provider Return to top
Call your health care provider if your child exhibits an unusual pigmentary pattern of the skin. Update Date: 10/27/2003 Updated by: Jeffrey Drayer, M.D., Dermatologist, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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