II. Associated Conditions
III. Epidemiology
- Found in children and young adults
IV. Symptoms
- Mild Pruritus may occur
- Triggers
- Significant unprotected Sun Exposure
V. Signs
- Characteristics
- Hypopigmented irregular patches (faint erythema may be present)
- Indistinct margins
- Fine scale
- More noticeable in Fitzpatrick Skin Types 3-6 (darker skin)
- Distribution
- Face, head and neck
- Forearm
VI. Management
- Self limited and does not require treatment
- Sunscreen should be used
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Calcineurin Inhibitors
- Topical Tacrolimus 0.1% ointment twice daily for 12 weeks
- Rigopoulos (2006) J Dermatol 155(1): 152-5 [PubMed]
- Other symptomatic management
- Topical Corticosteroids (e.g. Hydrocortisone 0.5 to 2.5%)