The Top 10 Things You Need to Know about Acquired Pigmentation Disorders

Maggie L. Chow; Janiene Luke; Sharon E. Jacob

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The Top 10 Things You Need to Know about Acquired Pigmentation Disorders

Maggie L. Chow, Janiene Luke, Sharon E. Jacob

Dermatology

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Abstract

Disorders of pigmentation can be acquired or inherited. The acquired disorders present an opportunity for surveillance and treatment to prevent morbidity and improve quality of life. In this article, we delineate the acquired causes, pathogenesis, and treatment options of disorders of skin hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	332-340
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association
Volume	7
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/JDN.0000000000000169
State	Published - Nov 1 2015

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Advanced and Specialized Nursing

Keywords

Acquired Pigmentation Disorders
Dyspigmentation
Hyperpigmentation
Pityriasis alba
Vitiligo

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