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Incontinencia pigmentaria acrómica

Nombres alternativos:

Hipomelanosis de Ito

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.

Expectativas (pronóstico):

Los resultados varían dependiendo del tipo y severidad de los síntomas que se desarrollen. En la mayoría de los casos, el pigmento de la piel finalmente se normaliza.

Complicaciones:

Situaciones que requieren asistencia médica:

Se debe consultar con el médico si el niño presenta un patrón de color de piel inusual.

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