Contact vitiligo L81.6

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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History
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Painted

Definition
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Localised limited loss of pigment due to contact noxae. These include hydroquinone monobenzylether, paraternary butylphenol, paraternary butylcatechol.

Therapy
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Avoidance of the noxious agent. Light protection.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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