Role of senescent fibroblasts in the development of idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis
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DOI: 10.1111/bjd.18801
Abstract: BACKGROUND Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (IGH) is a common hypopigmentary disorder occurring mainly on exposed areas in elderly individuals. Long-term sun exposure is thought to be a main cause of IGH but the pathogenesis is still… read more here.
Keywords: guttate hypomelanosis; senescent; idiopathic guttate; senescent fibroblasts ... See more keywords
A comparison of the efficacy of 50% trichloroacetic acid (TCA) application and dermabrasion in patients with idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (IGH): a pilot study
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DOI: 10.22034/ijd.2020.120833
Abstract: Background: Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (IGH) is characterized by discrete, multiple, round-to-oval hypopigmented macules of approximately 2-5 mm diameter, especially on the forearms and pretibial area,which increase in number with aging. Recent focus has been on therapeutic wounding, which stimulates melanocytes… read more here.
Keywords: guttate hypomelanosis; tca; idiopathic guttate; dermabrasion ... See more keywords