Successful treatment of progressive macular hypomelanosis

Progressive Macular Hypomelanosis (PMH) is a common but often misdiagnosed disorder of acquired hypopigmentation. An adolescent female presented with irregular, hypopigmented patches ultimately diagnosed as PMH. Complete repigmentation was achieved with narrowband UVB phototherapy, benzoyl peroxide...

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Published in:	Dermatology reports Vol. 12; no. 2
Main Authors:	Leonard, Nicholas, Krueger, Steven, Rashighi, Mehdi
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	PAGEPress Publications, Pavia, Italy 22-10-2020 PAGEPress Publications
Subjects:	Case Report Phototherapy pigmentary disorders topical therapy
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Summary:	Progressive Macular Hypomelanosis (PMH) is a common but often misdiagnosed disorder of acquired hypopigmentation. An adolescent female presented with irregular, hypopigmented patches ultimately diagnosed as PMH. Complete repigmentation was achieved with narrowband UVB phototherapy, benzoyl peroxide wash, and clindamycin lotion.
Bibliography:	Conflict of interest: the authors declare no potential conflict of interests.
ISSN:	2036-7392 2036-7406
DOI:	10.4081/dr.2020.8509