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Congenital Skin Abnormalities

Multisystem Disorder

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Incontinentia pigmenti achromians is a rare birth defect that causes unusual patches of light-colored(hypopigmented) skin and possible neurological and skeletal problems.

Basic Info

Symptoms

Causes

The cause is unknown. Girls are affected slightly more often than boys.

Tests

A Wood's lamp examination of the skin lesions may help confirm the diagnosis. Your doctor may also recommend ch...

Treatments

There is no treatment for the hypopigmentation. Treatment consists of treating the symptoms.

Available Treatments

Drugs

No Known Drug Therapy

Risk Factors

Infant Girls

Complications

Prevention

No known prevention

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Call your health care provider if your child exhibits an unusual pattern of the color of the skin.

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