Segmental pigmentation disorder
A unilateral depigmented lesion on the arm - the child was otherwise well. Now termed segmental pigmentation disorder
Keywords: Arm, Child, Irregular borders, Non-scaling, Segmental achromic naevus, Skin of colour, Well-demarcated hypopigmented patch
What is segmental pigmentation disorder?
Segmental pigmentation disorder (SegPD) refers to a subset of localised cutaneous pigmentary anomalies without systemic manifestations. It is characterised by unilateral hypo- or hyperpigmented patches, predominantly on the frontal torso with a sharp midline delineation.
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