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
- More noticeable in skin types 3-6
- Distribution
- Face, head and neck
- Forearm
VI. Management
- Self limited and does not require treatment
- Sunscreen should be used
- Symptomatic management
- Topical Corticosteroids (e.g. Hydrocortisone 0.5 to 2.5%)
- Topical Tacrolimus 0.1% ointment twice daily