Does Pigmentary Mosaicism Go Away?

Pigmentary mosaicism is a permanent color change in the skin. We are not able to change the genetic material to make the skin color the same.

Is pigmentary mosaicism common?

Most frequently, pigmentary mosaicism appears sporadically, but a family history of the condition was described in 4% of the reported cases. A rare case of two paternal half-brothers with pigmentary mosaicism of the hyperpigmented type was reported [26].

What is the most common extracutaneous involvement associated with pigmentary mosaicism?

The most frequently reported extracutaneous anomalies were skeletal deformities, seizures, mental retardation, dysmorphic facial features, and developmental delay.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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