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IGH is a benign condition with an excellent prognosis; however, once present, lesions do not remit without treatment. As such, they primarily represent a cosmetic concern. IGH may be an indication of cumulative sun exposure.
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Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis usually does not require treatment apart from reassurance as to the benign nature of the condition. Sun protection is ...
Treatment modalities that may reduce the appearance of IGH include the topical steroids, tretinoin, pimecrolimus and dermabrasion. Back to Index. The medical ...
Jun 10, 2022 · Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis progresses with increasing sun exposure and, to a lesser degree, with age. Patient education. Progress in ...
Sep 18, 2020 · We sought to develop a simple office-based procedure to treat idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis with minimal adverse effects, providing consistent results.
Non-ablative fractionated carbon dioxide laser seems to be among the most promising techniques to induce healing of the lesions with normal pigmentation post- ...
Jun 10, 2022 · Surgical techniques, from cryosurgery to dermabrasion, have been tried for idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis, with some success. Theoretically, ...
Jan 17, 2020 · Small white spots on arms, or “reverse freckles” are a benign skin condition called idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis.
If you undergo a phenol (or similar) chemical peel at your doctor's office, you may expect your IGH spots to disappear within several weeks roughly two-thirds ...
Nov 3, 2020 · We sought to develop a simple office-based procedure to treat idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis with minimal adverse effects, providing consistent results.