Presentation
[…] outlet obstruction 5 years after roux-en-y gastric bypass. ( 29202677 ) Gys B...Hubens G 2017 28 Steroid Responsive Mononeuritis Multiplex in the Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome. ( 27899913 ) Lo YL...Mesenas S 2016 29 Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: A rare disease presenting [malacards.org]
Several skin conditions are more common in children who have dark skin, and common disorders such as atopic dermatitis and pityriasis rosea may have different presentations. [pedsinreview.aappublications.org]
Mentions of whitening of the skin were also present circa 1400 BCE in sacred Indian texts such as Atharvaveda as well as Shinto prayers in East Asia circa 1200 BCE. [en.wikipedia.org]
Alterations in the melanogenic cytokine networks is present also in melasma, an hyperpigmented dysfunction primarily localized on sun-exposed sites, generally the face. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Skin
- Blister
Pigment loss after skin damage Sometimes following an ulcer, blister, burn, or infection, the skin does not replace some of the pigment in that area. No treatment is necessary. [childrensnational.org]
Less keratinocyte-derived factors related to more keratinocyte apoptosis in depigmented than normally pigmented suction-blistered epidermis may cause passive melanocyte death in vitiligo. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Freckles
In addition, many people have moles, freckles, age spots, and birthmarks, ranging from red or brown to bluish, black, covering various parts of their bodies. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Because of the high doses of UVA and psoralen, PUVA may cause side effects such as sunburn-type reactions or skin freckling. [26] Narrowband ultraviolet B (NBUVB) phototherapy lacks the side-effects caused by psoralens and is as effective as PUVA. [1] [en.wikipedia.org]
Neurologic
- Confusion
Normal variations in pigment may be confused with bruises or disease. People from various cultures alter their skin as part of healing and grooming practices. [pedsinreview.aappublications.org]
Treatment
Treatment may include covering smaller patches with long-lasting dyes, light-sensitive drugs, ultraviolet A light therapy, corticosteroid creams, and depigmentation of the remaining skin. [childrensnational.org]
( 31056741 ) 2019 2 Major duodenal papilla prolapse in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome. ( 30731485 ) Marinoni B...Vecchi M 2019 3 Case report of patient with a Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: sustained remission after treatment with corticosteroids and mesalazine [malacards.org]
See your personal physician or dermatologist to confirm the cause, diagnosis and treatment of your skin disorder. Treatment The first step is to confirm a diagnosis of a skin disorder is by seeing a physician or dermatologist. [sutterhealth.org]
Long-term results in the treatment of vitiligo with oral khellin plus UVA.Eur J Dermatol. 2001 May-Jun;11(3):225-9. 8. Cormane RH, Siddiqui AH, et al. Phenylalanine and UVA light for the treatment of vitiligo. [passeportsante.net]
Its treatment is different from that of NSV. [en.wikipedia.org]
Prognosis
Syndrome. ( 27899913 ) Lo YL...Mesenas S 2016 29 Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: A rare disease presenting with dermatological and gastrointestinal manifestations. ( 26094686 ) Kronborg C...Howard A 2016 30 Endoscopic and clinical evaluation of treatment and prognosis [malacards.org]
Prognosis Most skin pigmentation disorders do not affect a person's health, only the outward appearance. Prevention In most cases, doctors will recommend using sunscreen and avoiding too much sun exposure. Resources Periodicals Wilson, Tracy. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Epidemiology
Vitiligo: compendium of clinico-epidemiological features. Sehgal VN, Srivastava G. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2007 May-Jun;73(3):149-56. Review. 22. Current remedies for vitiligo. Abu Tahir M, Pramod K, et al. [passeportsante.net]
Prevention
Melanin also creates eye color, and serves as a filter that prevents too much light from entering the eye. Since they lack melanin in their eyes, many people with albinism also have visual impairment. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Transplantation Substance Use and Addiction Surgery Surgical Innovation Surgical Pearls Teachable Moment Technology and Finance The Rational Clinical Examination Tobacco and e-Cigarettes Toxicology Trauma and Injury Treatment Adherence United States Preventive [jamanetwork.com]
One basic function of the skin is the prevention of water loss from the body. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]