Progressive macular hypomelanosis is a common skin condition presenting as circular areas of pale skin (hypopigmentation) mostly located on the trunk. Who gets progressive macular …

Progressive Macular Hypomelanosis (PMH) is a common but often misdiagnosed disorder of acquired hypopigmentation. An adolescent female presented with irregular, hypopigmented …

Dec 16, 2011 · PMH is a frequently under-recognized condition that is often confused with other similar-appearing skin disorders, such as tinea versicolor and pityriasis alba. It is important to …

Dec 1, 2014 · Progressive macular hypomelanosis (PMH) is a cosmetically disturbing skin disorder that is poorly understood with indefinite treatment. The aim of the present study was …

Progressive macular hypomelanosis (PMH) is a common and often misdiagnosed disorder characterized by numerous nummular, coalescing hypopigmented macules on the trunk of …

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PMH should be differentiated from other disorders with hypopigmentation on the trunk such as pityriasis versicolor. We propose that Propionibacterium acnes bacteria living in hair follicles …

Sep 10, 2012 · PMH is characterized by ill-defined nummular, non-scaly hypopigmented spots on the trunk, often confluent in and around the midline, and rarely extending to the proximal …

We propose that Propionibacterium acnes bacteria living in hair follicles are the cause of PMH as a result of production of a hypothetical depigmenting factor.

Jul 15, 2024 · Chronic, disseminated, nummular and confluent hypomelanosis of the trunk and, more rarely, of the lower extremities with nummular, non-scaling bright spots, often confluent …