Ann Dermatol.  2017 Oct;29(5):651-653. 10.5021/ad.2017.29.5.651.

Repigmentation in a Vitiligo Universalis Patient: Chemotherapy-Induced or Spontaneous?

• Kim SM
• Cho SH
• Lee JD
• Kim HS

• KMID: 2388927
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2017.29.5.651

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Humans
Vitiligo*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Multiple, irregular, hyperpigmented patches on the face mostly on the periocular areas. (B, C) Lateral views. (D) Multiple, irregular hyperpigmented patches on the face after one month follow up. Pigmentation mostly on the cheeks. (E, F) Lateral views.

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  Fig. 2 (A∼C) Skin biopsy of the hypopigmented patch showed loss of melanocytes and melanin pigment. (A) H&E, ×400; (B) Fontana Masson, ×400; (C) HMB-45, ×400. (D∼F) Skin biopsy of the hyperpigmented macule revealed increase of basal melanin pigment and melanocytes. (D) H&E, ×400; (E) Fontana Masson, ×400; (F) HMB-45, ×400.

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