Classification Disease Occupational leukoderma Phenols and other derivatives Genetic syndromes Piebaldism Tuberous sclerosis Hypomelanosis of Ito Malformations Nevus anemicus Nevus depigmentosus Idiopathic Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus Infections…
Fig. 7.1 Clinical picture of melasma where biopsy was performed (a) and histopathology (b) showing larger melanocytes in the epidermis accompanied by solar elastosis, sparse lymphocytic infiltrate, and few pigment-laden…
Fig. 13.1 Aloe vera Fig. 13.2 Rumex occidentalis Fig. 13.3 Bearberry 13.2.1 Aloe Vera Aloe vera is a succulent perennial herb (Fig. 13.1) which is probably native to North Africa…
Fig. 6.1 Clinical Classification of melasma based on distribution pattern. (a) Centrofacial melasma, (b) malar melasma, and (c) mandibular melasma 6.2 Wood’s Lamp Wood’s lamp is an ultraviolet light A…
1. Vitiligo/non-segmental vitiligo (NSV) 1.1 Generalized 1.2 Acrofacial 1.3 Universal 1.4 Mucosal 1.5 Mixed 2. Segmental vitiligo (SV) 21.2.1 Vitiligo/NSV The term vitiligo includes different usually multifocal clinical subtypes that…
Fig. 9.1 Postinflammatory hyperpigmented patches in an elderly Filipino female with dermatomyositis (Courtesy of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Philippines) PIH can occur at any age with no gender…
Fig. 23.1 Clinical picture of vitiligo in a Filipino (a) and histopathology (b) showing absence of melanocytes and melanin in the basal cell layer (arrow) (H & E, × 40)…
Fig. 17.1 Before treatment Fig. 17.2 After treatment Fig. 17.3 Before treatment Fig. 17.4 After treatment 17.3 Mesotherapy Mesotherapy is a technique where drugs or substances are introduced into the…
Fig. 14.1 Tranexamic acid (trans-4-amonimethyl cyclohexane carboxylic acid) Keratinocytes produce PA. Epidermal basal cells contain plasminogen molecules. Plasmin plays a role in the release of basic fibroblast growth factor, which…
Fig. 16.1 PIH 2 months following QS Nd:YAG 1064-nm laser using convention treatment protocol for treating melasma. This patient was treated with QS Nd:YAG 1064 nm 4 ns pulsed duration…
