Catalog

Postinfective hypomelanosis

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Link to WHO Definition

Postinfective hypomelanosis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1065104756

Hypomelanosis attributable to preceding infective disorders such as pityriasis versicolor and varicella. The pigment loss is most apparent in dark-skinned individuals and may cause significant psychological distress but usually gradually resolves.