How is idiopathic guttate Hypomelanosis treated?

How is idiopathic guttate Hypomelanosis treated?

Surgical techniques, from cryosurgery to dermabrasion, have been tried for idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis, with some success. Theoretically, cryotherapy would remove the damaged melanocytes, which would encourage normal melanocytes to replace them.

Will idiopathic guttate Hypomelanosis go away?

Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis The spots are permanent,” warns Dr. Shainhouse. Aside from causing brown spots, too much sun exposure also destroys the skin's melanocytes that result in these light spots that often appear on the arms and legs.

What causes idiopathic guttate Hypomelanosis?

Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis is related to the lack of pigmentary protection from the sun and sun exposure rather than to age. Fair-skinned women develop this condition first; later, with increasing age and exposure to sun, both sexes seem to be equally affected.

How do I get rid of IGH?

Patients should be encouraged to wear sunscreen on a daily basis and avoid artificial tanning beds. Treatment modalities that may reduce the appearance of IGH include the topical steroids, tretinoin, pimecrolimus and dermabrasion.