Pigmentary skin conditions
Snapshot Other common terms: Sub-types: oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) types 1, 2, 3 and 4, ocular albinism (OA), Chediak-Higashi Syndrome (CHS), Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome (HPS), and Griscelli Syndrome (GS). ICD-10 classification: E70.3 Prevalence: Varies according to sub-types from between 1:15,000 to 1:50,000 Causes: Genetic Treatments/cures: Cannot be cured. Sun avoidance should be practiced. Genetic counseling offered to parents and treatment of ocular…
Read about Clinuvel's program for nonsegmental vitiligo here. Snapshot Other common terms: Leucoderma, white spot disease ICD-10 classification: L80 Prevalence: Affects 0.5-2% of the population Causes: Unknown. Generally believed to be an autoimmune disease. Symptoms: Pigment loss in the skin. Severity differs between patients. Treatments/cures: No universally effective cure. Treatment efficacy varies greatly. Differential diagnosis: Albinism Quick Links: Our vitiligo program…
