Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis (IGH)

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An Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis (IGH) is a skin disorder of hypo-pigmentation.



References

2021


2017

  • (Laosakul & Juntongjin, 2017) ⇒ Kulwadee Laosakul, and Premjit Juntongjin. (2017). “Efficacy of Tip Cryotherapy in the Treatment of Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis (IGH): A Randomized, Controlled, Evaluator-blinded Study.” Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 28(3).
    • QUOTE: ... Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (IGH) is a common hypopigmentation affecting a large amount of older population. However, there is no standard treatment. Cryotherapy has been reported as an alternative therapy for years; nevertheless, there is no randomized controlled study to determine its efficacy. ...

      ... Tip cryotherapy appears to be an effective therapy with minimal adverse effect for IGH.