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Segmental pigmentation disorder.

A Metzker, C Morag, R Weitz

    Acta Dermato-Venereologica
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A new pigmentary disorder affecting children presents with skin color changes in a dermatomal pattern. This condition, likely embryologically determined, is more apparent in darker skin tones and fades slowly over time.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Dermatology
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • Pigmentary changes in children can have various causes.
    • A specific, unrecognized disorder with dermatomal distribution has been observed.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a newly identified pigmentary disorder in children.
    • To investigate the characteristics and potential cause of this condition.

    Main Methods:

    • Observation and description of pigmentary changes in 30 pediatric patients.
    • Analysis of distribution patterns and clinical presentation.

    Main Results:

    • Identified a pigmentary disorder with a distinct dermatomal distribution in 30 children.
    • The disorder is more evident in children with darker skin and fades gradually.

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  • Observed incidence rate of 0.35% with no associated anomalies.

    • Conclusions:

    • This pigmentary disorder, likely due to embryological factors, is a distinct clinical entity.
    • The condition appears to be benign and slowly resolves over time.