Case ReportInternational Journal of Research in Dermatology

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Repigmentation of vitiligo universalis masquerading as pseudo-melasma

Int J Res Dermatol. 2023;9(4):214-216.DOI10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20231831

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Abstract

Vitiligo is a common depigmentation disorder that affects the melanocytes. We present a case of middle-aged female with complaints of pigmented lesion over both cheeks. Clinical differentials of melasma, pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) was considered but which on further evaluation turned out to be re-pigmentation in vitiligo universalis that had developed during her postpartum which masqueraded as melasma.

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  1. Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, MGMCRI, Puducherry, India

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