Successful treatment of progressive macular hypomelanosis
Successful treatment of progressive macular hypomelanosis
N. Leonard,S. Krueger,Mehdi Rashighi
2020 · DOI: 10.4081/dr.2020.8509
Dermatology Reports · 5 Citations
TLDR
An adolescent female presented with irregular, hypopigmented patches ultimately diagnosed as PMH and complete repigmentation was achieved with narrowband UVB phototherapy, benzoyl peroxide wash, and clindamycin lotion.
Abstract
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.