Acquired poliosis

Description

Circumscribed loss of hair pigment. This is most commonly associated with vitiligo (especially segmental vitiligo), alopecia areata or regressing melanocytic naevi. It is also a component of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome and Alezzandrini syndrome.

Index terms

Acquired poliosis
Circumscribed loss of hair pigment

Inclusions

Circumscribed loss of hair pigment

Sibling codes

ED73.10 – Premature canities
ED73.1Z – Acquired changes in hair colour, unspecified

Foundation entity

Acquired poliosis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/723033820

Part of: ED73.1: Acquired changes in hair colour › ED73: Acquired disorders of the hair shaft › 14: Diseases of the skin