Original Article

Hypomelanosis

Authors: THOMAS B. FITZPATRICK M.D.

Abstract

The author reviews the newer concepts of the physiologic mechanisms of pigmentation of the skin—the concept of the epidermal melanin unit. These lead to a discussion of the clinical conditions which are characterized by hypomelanosis.

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