Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis
Acquired medical condition / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis is characterised by multiple small whitish flat spots.[1] They are typically irregular, well defined and frequently appear on the arms, legs and face of older people.[1]
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Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis | |
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Other names | Leukopathia symmetrica progressiva |
Specialty | Dermatology ![]() |
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It occurs in up to 80% of over 70-year olds.[2] Females may notice them at a younger age than males.[3]