Progressive macular hypomelanosis.

作者信息

Martínez-Martínez Maria L, Azaña-Defez Jose M, Rodríguez-Vázquez Maria, Faura-Berruga Cristina, Escario-Travesedo Eduardo

机构信息

Department of Dermatology, University General Hospital of Albacete, Albacete, Spain.

出版信息

Pediatr Dermatol. 2012 Jul-Aug;29(4):460-2. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2011.01506.x. Epub 2011 Oct 13.

DOI:10.1111/j.1525-1470.2011.01506.x

PMID:21995551

Abstract

Progressive macular hypomelanosis (PMH) is a condition of unknown etiology characterized by asymptomatic, hypopigmented macules located predominantly on the trunk. We recorded 12 adolescents with PMH over a 6-month period. Ten were female, and the mean age was 16.6 years. The average time from the patients first noticing pigment change to diagnosis was 15 months. PMH is probably an underdiagnosed condition.

摘要