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Incontinentia pigmenti achromians - Overview

Alternative Names

Hypomelanosis of Ito

Definition of Incontinentia pigmenti achromians:

Incontinentia pigmenti achromians is a rare birth defect that causes unusual patches of light-colored (hypopigmented) skin and possible neurological and skeletal problems.

See also: Hypopigmentation

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

The cause is unknown. Girls are affected slightly more often than boys.

  • Reviewed last on: 4/16/2007
  • Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
     
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