Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis | |
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Other names | Leukopathia symmetrica progressiva |
Specialty | Dermatology |
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 face of older people. [1]
It occurs in up to 80% of over 70-year olds. [2] Females may notice them at a younger age than males. [3]
Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis | |
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Other names | Leukopathia symmetrica progressiva |
Specialty | Dermatology |
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 face of older people. [1]
It occurs in up to 80% of over 70-year olds. [2] Females may notice them at a younger age than males. [3]