Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis: Issues of differential diagnosis and therapy

Abstract

Hypomelanosis is an idiopathic guttate process with the appearance of small struts of hypopigmented, rounded patches on the skin. Despite the high caution of diseases among the population, this dermatosis, as a rule, remains unrecognized throughout life, and it is also difficult to consider this moment of therapy, remaining a cosmetic defect throughout life. This article provides information on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, manifestations, differential diagnosis and therapy of idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis.