Hypopigmentation
Increased rates of laser-induced scarring call for dermatologists’ expertise
Dermatologists are needed to remedy the increasing incidence of laser complications and educate patients on the risks involved with laser treatment, according to a speaker at the Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium.
Patients with nonsegmental vitiligo see significant repigmentation with povorcitinib
NEW ORLEANS — Povorcitinib was associated with substantial repigmentation in patients with extensive nonsegmental vitiligo, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting.
Patients with pigmentary mosaicism exhibit low rates of neurological abnormalities
Neurological abnormalities were not highly associated with pigmentary mosaicism, with only 14.8% of patients with the disorder exhibiting developmental delay, seizures or microcephaly, according to a study.
Asymptomatic patient has hypopigmented spots in the retina
A 59-year-old man was referred to our clinic for evaluation of multiple hypopigmented spots within the peripheral retina in both eyes. The patient was asymptomatic with no complaints of vision loss, floaters, pain or discomfort.
Routine exam reveals macular lesion
A 26-year-old white female presented for a comprehensive eye examination. No visual or ocular complaints were reported. The patient described good vision with her current spectacles. She mentioned that previous eye care practitioners told her that she had “macular degeneration” in her right eye.