Clinical Approach to Linear Hyperpigmentation: A Review Article
| Autor: | Abdullah Almousa, Ziyad Al-Ajlan, Abdulrahman Albasseet, Mojahed Otayf, Saad Altalhab, Mohammad S. Alkhowailed |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
pigmentary mosaicism Early detection Linear hyperpigmentation Blaschko's lines Review Dermatology Anatomical configuration 030207 dermatology & venereal diseases 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine medicine Blaschko’s lines business.industry approach Effective management medicine.disease Hyperpigmentation Review article linear 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Heterogeneous causes hyperpigmentation medicine.symptom business blaschkitis |
| Zdroj: | Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology |
| ISSN: | 1178-7015 |
| Popis: | Linear hyperpigmentation is an unusual anatomical configuration in clinical dermatology. Owing to its rarity, consensus on the most effective method of classification is lacking. While linear hyperpigmentation generally follows Blaschko’s lines, this is not universal. Clinical findings such as adherence to Blaschko’s lines, associated morphological findings (including other cutaneous lesions), and systemic manifestations can be used to further characterize and diagnose variants of the disorder. Early detection of any underlying disease is vital, especially in cases with effective management, because the disorder may make it difficult to manage hyperpigmentation. Herein, we introduce a logical clinical diagnostic approach that represents a useful tool for dermatologists to efficiently evaluate patients presenting with linear hyperpigmentation. A simplified systematic and evidence-based approach is useful for this clinical condition owing to the heterogeneous causes and lack of specific diagnostic tools. |
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