Postinflammatory hypomelanosis

Description

A reduction in skin pigmentation apparent following the resolution of skin inflammation. This may be from an inflammatory dermatosis such as dermatitis or lichen planus or may follow trauma or interventional procedures. The loss of pigment may cause significant psychological distress in dark-skinned individuals but in most cases is temporary.

Index terms

Postinflammatory hypomelanosis
postinflammatory hypopigmentation

Excludes

ED63.Y – Postinfective hypomelanosis

Sibling codes

ED63.0 – Vitiligo
ED63.1 – Hypomelanosis due to exposure to chemicals
ED63.3 – Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome
ED63.Y – Acquired hypomelanosis due to other specified disorder
ED63.Z – Acquired hypomelanosis of unknown or unspecified aetiology

Foundation entity

Postinflammatory hypomelanosis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/829902797

Part of: ED63: Acquired hypomelanotic disorders › 14: Diseases of the skin