The Cribsiders S4 Ep84: Hypopigmented & Depigmented Skin Lesions: An En-LIGHT-ening Review
May 10, 2023
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Newborn Pigmentation
- Newborn melanocytes are less active, making babies of color appear lighter than their eventual complexion.
- Nevus anemicus and depigmentosis are birthmarks presenting as epidermal mosaicism.
Visual Diagnosis of Skin Conditions
- Tinea versicolor often presents symmetrically, while pityriasis alba and other hypopigmentation causes do not.
- Visual diagnosis is usually sufficient, reducing the need for cultures in tinea versicolor.
Hypopigmentation Recovery Time
- Hypopigmented lesion recovery takes about 3-8 weeks, depending on severity and time of year.
- Follow-up appointments are recommended after 2-3 months, but can be canceled if the issue resolves sooner.