Hypopigmentation
Hypopigmentation: Introduction
True hypopigmentation occurs when the skin cells lose pigment
and become whiter.
However, there are various types of whitening of skin including
paleness (not actually related to pigment but related to blood supply).
Some cases of hypopigmentation may be described only as "whitening"
and their causes may be listed only under whitening.
Hypopigmentation, whitening or other skin color changes need prompt professional
medical investigation for correct diagnosis.
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Misdiagnosis and Hypopigmentation
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Diagnostic tests for Hypopigmentation:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Hypopigmentation. Some of these are listed below :
- Physical examination
- Examine for enlarged thyroid which may indicate presence of thyroid disease associated with vitiligo
- Examine for nystagmus (jerky movements of the eyes), translucency of the iris and reduced visual acuity which are always present in albinism
- Blood tests
- Full blood count (looking for anemia of pernicious anemia, associated with vitiligo)
- Thyroid function tests, looking for thyroid disease associated with vitiligo
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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Hypopigmentation.
Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing
your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information
you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis.
Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- How long have you had hypopigmentation? - to determine if acute or chronic. Albinism is present at birth.
- Is the hypopigmentation localized or generalized? - Generalised hypopigmentation suggests albinism or phenylketonuria. Localised hypopigmentation suggests vitiligo, post-inflammatory hypopigmentation, pityriasis versicolor or exposure to certain substances that are toxic to pigment producing cells.
- Presence of precipitating factors for vitiligo? - e.g. physical trauma, illness, emotional stress, following the death of a relative, following sunburn.
- Predisposing factors for pityriasis versicolor? - e.g. high humidity, Cushing's syndrome, prolonged administration of both topical or oral corticosteroids.
- Past medical history? - e.g. vitiligo may be associated with diabetes mellitus, thyroiditis, pernicious anemia, Addison's disease or polyendocrine deficiency syndrome type 2; eczema and psoriasis may result in post inflammatory hypopigmentation; Cushing's syndrome increases susceptibility to pityriasis versicolor.
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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse
your condition.
The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Hypopigmentation) may include:
- Symptoms of albinism? - e.g. milky white skin, white hair, blue eyes, photophobia (dislike of light).
- Symptoms of phenylketonuria? - e.g. reduced pigmentation of the skin, hair and eyes. Mental retardation may develop if untreated.
- Symptoms of vitiligo? - e.g. white or off-white patches of pigment loss are usually symmetrical and ring-shaped in outline. The areas enlarge peripherally. The initial areas of involvement often include the fingers, hands, face and genitalia. May also be associated with white or prematurely grey hair or patchy hair loss. Onset may be precipitated by physical trauma, illness, emotional stress, following the death of a relative or following sunburn.
- Symptoms of post inflammatory hypopigmentation? - e.g. hypopigmentation of areas of skin that have been traumatized by chemicals, physical agents or after inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema.
- Symptoms of pityriasis versicolor? - e.g. either brown patches on pale skin or white patches on tanned skin. Usually occurs on the trunk and the patches may coalesce. May involve the neck, upper arms, face and groin. Occasionally skin may be mildly itchy.
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Causes of Hypopigmentation listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Hypopigmentation as a symptom include:
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causes of Hypopigmentation
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Definitions of Hypopigmentation:
Hypopigmentation: Deficiency of cutaneous melanin relative to surrounding skin.albinism [hypo- + pigmentation]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
A condition caused by a deficiency or a loss of melanin pigmentation in the epidermis, also known as hypomelanosis. Hypopigmentation can be localized or generalized, and may result from genetic defects, trauma, inflammation, or infections.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Organs affected by Hypopigmentation:
The list of organs typically affected by Hypopigmentation may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Hypopigmentation
The list below shows some of the causes of Hypopigmentation mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Hypopigmentation
How Common are these Causes of Hypopigmentation?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Hypopigmentation.
Of the 53
causes of Hypopigmentation that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 0
causes are "very common" diseases
- 2
causes are "common" diseases
- 0
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 2
causes are "rare" diseases
- 5
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 47
causes have no prevalence information.
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causes of Hypopigmentation
Conditions listing symptoms: Hypopigmentation:
The following list of conditions
have 'Hypopigmentation' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
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Candidiasis familial chronic mucocutaneous, autosomal dominant, with thyroid disease
... vitiligoCowden's syndrome
... reduced pigmentationD
Deafness, vitiligo, achalasia
... reduced pigmentationDermatomyositis
... vitiligo over jointsDyskeratosis Congenita
... hypopigmentationI
Incontinentia Pigmenti
... reduced pigmentationJ
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
... light skin rashL
Leprosy
... hypopigmented skin maculesP
Phenylketonuria
... hypopigmentationPolyendocrine deficiency syndrome type 2
... vitiligo, decreased pigmentationR
Recurrent infections - short stature - hypopigmentation - coarse face
... reduced pigmentationS
Schrander-Stumpel, Theunissen, Hulsmans syndrome
... vitiligoSpondylometaphyseal dysplasia with combined immunodeficiency
... vitiligoT
Transient bullous dermolysis of the newborn
... reduced pigmentationTriploid syndrome
... hypopigmentationV
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome
... VitiligoW
Whitaker syndrome
... Vitiligo
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Causes of Hypopigmentation Based on Risk Factors
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Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Hypopigmentation?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Hypopigmentation, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
What are the alternative names for Hypopigmentation:
Amelanotic skin, Depigmentation, Hypomelanosis, Hypomelanotic skin, Hypopigmented skin lesion, Leucoderma, Leukoderma, Pigmentation loss
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Classifications of Hypopigmentation:
Subtypes of Hypopigmentation:
Vitiligo (7 causes), Decreased pigmentation (1 cause)
Medical Conditions associated with Hypopigmentation:
Skin color changes (1649 causes), Whitening (39 causes), Paleness (443 causes), Skin symptoms (3572 causes), Skin problems (3304 causes)
Symptoms related to Hypopigmentation:
Whitening (39 causes), Paleness (443 causes), Skin color changes (1649 causes), Dark skin (95 causes), Hyperpigmentation (27 causes), Actinic granuloma, Albinoidism, Oculocutaneous, Autosomal dominant, Anemia (704 causes), Anetoderma, Angelman's syndrome, Azelaic acid, Chediak-Higashi disease, Cross-McKusick-Breen syndrome, Griscelli syndrome type 1, Griscelli syndrome type 2
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