differential diagnosis

Last reviewed 01/2018

Differential diagnosis

  • pityriasis versicolor
  • piebaldism
  • idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis
  • hypopigmented naevus
  • leprosy
  • lichen sclerosus (for genital vitiligo)
  • melasma
  • postinflammatory depigmentation, e.g. scleroderma, psoriasis, atopic eczema
  • post-traumatic depigmentation
  • topical or drug-induced depigmentation
  • tuberous sclerosis (1)

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