Naslov
Mixed vitiligo of Blaschko lines: a newly discovered presentation of vitiligo responsive to combination treatment

Autori
Kovačević, Maja ; Stanimirović, Andrija ; Vučić, Majda ; Goren, Andy ; Šitum, Mirna ; Lukinović Skudar, Vesna ; Lotti, Torello

Izvornik
Dermatologic therapy (1396-0296) 29 (2016), 4; 240-243

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Blaschko lines, mixed vitiligo, vitiligo

Sažetak
Vitiligo, depigmenting disorder of the skin and mucous membranes, affects up to 1% of the population worldwide. It is classified into four major types: segmental, non-segmental, mixed, and unclassified type. Non-segmental vitiligo refers to non-dermatomal distribution of lesions, while dermatomal distribution of lesions is present in patients with segmental vitiligo. Segmental vitiligo can also follow Blaschko lines - pathways of epidermal cell migration and proliferation during the development of the fetus. Here, we present patient with segmental and non-segmental vitiligo following Blaschko lines with excellent therapeutic response to combined therapy. Prior to our report, a case of segmental and non-segmental vitiligo followed by Blaschko lines was never described, therefore we suggest the term "mixed vitiligo of Blaschko lines" to describe this entity. This is also a rare case in which 90% repigmentation was achieved in patient with segmental and nonsegmental vitiligo following Blaschko lines in only 2 months of combined therapy.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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