The other diseases for which Vitiligo is listed as a possible alternative diagnosis in their lists include:
Commonly undiagnosed conditions in related areas may include:
Psoriasis often undiagnosed cause of skin symptoms in children: Children who suffer from the skin disorder called psoriasis can often go undiagnosed. The main problem is that psoriasis is rare in children, and not often seen by physicians for this reason. children may receive treatment for fungal skin infections. See misdiagnosis of psoriasis or symptoms of psoriasis.
Hypopigmented macules of Pityriasis versicolor: Pityriasis versicolor is a common skin infection which is caused by a yeast or fungus called Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum ovale). This condition is commonly seen in tropical and sub tropical countries in young adults and is rare in children. Clinically it has a sudden onset and presents with multiple, small, recurrent, scaly, non anaesthetic, hypo pigmented macules which develop slowly over the skin of chest, back and shoulders. Face, hands and legs are usually not involved. This condition is often confused with other causes of hypopigmentation like pityriasis rosea, pityriasis alba, vitiligo etc.This condition can be diagnosed by the microscopic examination of scales. It is treated with topical anti fungal drugs and oral antifungal medication in severe cases.
Read these general articles with an overview of misdiagnosis issues.
When checking for a misdiagnosis of Vitiligo or confirming a diagnosis of Vitiligo, it is useful to consider what other medical conditions might be possible misdiagnoses or other alternative conditions relevant to diagnosis. These alternate diagnoses of Vitiligo may already have been considered by your doctor or may need to be considered as possible alternative diagnoses or candidates for misdiagnosis of Vitiligo. For a general overview of misdiagnosis issues for all diseases, see Overview of Misdiagnosis.
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