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Incontinencia pigmentaria acrómica - Treatment

Nombres alternativos

Hipomelanosis de Ito (más comúnmente usado)

Tratamiento:

No existe tratamiento para la hipopigmentación; sólo se tratan los síntomas. Si se desea, se pueden utilizar cosméticos o ropa para cubrir las manchas hipopigmentadas. Las convulsiones, la escoliosis y otros problemas se tratan en la medida que sea necesario.

Pronóstico:

El pronóstico depende del tipo y severidad de los síntomas que se desarrollen. En la mayoría de los casos, el pigmento de la piel finalmente retorna a la normalidad.

Posibles complicaciones:

Molestia y problemas al caminar debido a la escoliosis
Angustia emocional relacionada con la apariencia física
Retardo mental
Convulsiones y posibles lesiones resultantes

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Consulte con el médico si su hijo presenta un patrón de color de piel inusual.

Incontinencia pigmentaria

Reviewed last on: 5/13/2011
Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network; Linda Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Genodermatoses and Congenital Anomolies. In: James WD, Berger TG, Elston DM, eds. Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. 101th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011: chap 27.

Moss C. Mosaicism and Linear Lesions. In: Bolognia JL, Jorizzo JL, Rapini RP, eds.: Dermatology. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2008: chap 61.

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