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Pigmentation disorder

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Pattern Of Pigmentation Disorder In Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic H. Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan, 2012 - 2015, Nelva Karmila Jusuf Aug 2017

Pattern Of Pigmentation Disorder In Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic H. Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan, 2012 - 2015, Nelva Karmila Jusuf

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia

Background: Abnormalities of pigmentation is a cosmetic problem which affects the overall appearance of an individual. Pigmentation disorder are caused by the increase (hypermelanosis) or the decrease (hypomelanosis) amount of melanin.

Objective: To determine the pattern of pigmentation disorder in Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic H. Adam Malik General Hospital Medan in 2012-2015.

Methods: A retrospective study using subject's medical records from the Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic H. Adam Malik General Hospital Medan in 2012 - 2015, presented descriptively.

Results: In 2012 - 2015 the number of patients who visited the Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic were respectively 210, 228, 211, 142. …