Dyschromatosis in a Child - A Case Report and Differential Diagnosis

Dyschromatoses are rare group of disorders characterized by the presence of both hyperpigmented and hypopigmented macules, many of which are small in size and irregular in shape. The dyschromatoses spectrum includes dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria, dyschromatosis symmetrica hereditaria, acropigmentation of Dohi, and a segmental form called unilateral dermatomal pigmentary dermatosis. We report a case of dyschromatosis in an 8-year old girl. The patient presented with a history of ephelids in face that appeared during the first year of life, Hyperpigmented and hypopigmented lesions that were noticed at cheeks, forehead, chin, back and extremities. This is the first case of dyschromatosis universalis reported to be associated light colored hair, eyebrows and eye lashed and hyperhidrosis.