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Incontinentia pigmenti achromians is a congenital (present at birth) disorder that causes unusual and sometimes bizarre patterns of hypopigmented (diminished pigment) skin. |
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Symptoms
Streaked, whirled or mottled patchs of skin on the arms, legs, and middle of the body; Varying degrees of retardation...
Tests
A Wood's lamp examination of the skin lesions may help confirm the diagnosis. Your doctor may also recommend chromoso...
Treatments
There is no treatment for the hypopigmentation. Treatment consists of treating the symptoms. Cosmetics or clothing ma...
Complications
Mental retardation; Seizures andresulting possibleinjury; Discomfort andwalking problemsdue to scoliosis; Emotional d...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if your child exhibits an unusual pattern of the color of the skin.
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