Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation: eMedicine Dermatology

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Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a frequently encountered problem and represents the sequelae of various cutaneous disorders as well as therapeutic interventions. This acquired excess of pigment can be attributed to various preceding disease processes that affect ...

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Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 7:58 pm By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen

Skin discoloration after medical treatment or injury may be diagnosed as postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. http://bit.ly/c6HCyz

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Ethnicity, history of scarring should be considered when treating skin of color - - ModernMedicine

modernmedicine.com — “In treating skin of color (SOC), experts say that physicians must consider not only patients' desires and skin color, but also their ethnicity and history of scarring, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and tanning.View full resource at modernmedicine.com

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Ethnicity, history of scarring should be considered when treating skin of color http://t.co/Ah4ePiXH #dermatology

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Dyskeratosis Congenita: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Dyskeratosis congenita (DKC), also known as Zinsser-Engman-Cole syndrome, is a rare, progressive bone marrow failure syndrome characterized by the triad of reticulated skin hyperpigmentation, nail dystrophy, and oral leukoplakia. Evidence exists for telomerase dysfunction, ribosome deficiency, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 7:44 pm By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Dyskeratosis congenita, or Zinsser-Engman-Cole syndrome, is a rare, progressive bone marrow failure syndrome. http://bit.ly/aWevIg

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Laugier-Hunziker Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Laugier-Hunziker syndrome (LHS) was initially described in 1970 as acquired, benign hyperpigmentated macules of the lips and buccal mucosa frequently associated with longitudinal melanonychia. Extended mucocutaneous features have been observed since that original description, including macular ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 7:50 pm By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

Laugier-Hunziker syndrome causes brown marks on the lips, mouth, and nails. The condition is rare. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/cDIop4

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Skin Lightening and Depigmenting Agents: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Depigmenting agents are commonly prescribed to treat disorders of hyperpigmentation. In this article, a review is presented of several notable depigmenting agents reported in the literature. Although some of these topical agents are available only in certain ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Health_SS Susan S Health Advocate

Depigmenting agents are commonly prescribed to treat disorders of hyperpigmentation. What medications are available? http://bit.ly/bDnQ8M

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Speckled Lentiginous Nevus: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Speckled lentiginous nevus is a patch of hyperpigmentation that can be seen on any area of the body. This patch contains a variable number of darkly pigmented macules and papules. Some authorities believe that speckled lentiginous ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 1:58 am By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

Speckled lentiginous nevus is a discolored patch of skin that contains a number of darkly pigmented spots. Learn more. http://bit.ly/c8rMQq

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Riehl Melanosis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: During World War I, in the spring of 1917, Riehl identified approximately 17 patients who had striking dark-brown to grayish-brown facial pigmentation that was most pronounced on the lateral aspects of the face and neck and ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Riehl melanosis is a hyperpigmentation of the skin due to nutritional alterations that occurred during World War I. http://bit.ly/cg1T5q

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Berloque Dermatitis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Berloque dermatitis obtains its name from the German word berlock or the French berloque, meaning trinket or charm. Rosenthal1 coined the term in 1925 to describe pendantlike streaks of pigmentation on the neck, face, arms, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 12:40 am By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Berloque dermatitis is a particular discoloration (hyperpigmentation) of the skin that is rarely seen today. http://bit.ly/dkWnfU

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