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Spontaneous Regression Of Divided Nevus Of The Eyelid Evaluated By Dermoscopy : Is It Hypopigmentation After Regression Or Vitiligo, Danang Tri Wahyudi, Izzah Aulia, Aida S. D. Hoemardani, Agassi Suseno Sutarjo
Spontaneous Regression Of Divided Nevus Of The Eyelid Evaluated By Dermoscopy : Is It Hypopigmentation After Regression Or Vitiligo, Danang Tri Wahyudi, Izzah Aulia, Aida S. D. Hoemardani, Agassi Suseno Sutarjo
Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia
Background: Divided nevus, also known as “kissing nevus,” is a rare form of congenital melanocytic nevus that occurs on opposing margins of upper and lower eyelids. A paucity of literature on this rare anomaly exists, with most being case reports and series. Moreover, regression of this lesion was rarely reported.
Case Illustration: We present a rare case of congenital divided nevus of the eyelid that regressed after eight years, confirmed with dermoscopy. A six-year-old boy presented to the Dharmais National Cancer Hospital with two pigmented macules on the upper and lower right eyelid since birth. A year ago, …
Narrowband Ultraviolet B Phototherapy Combined With Topical Treatment For Vitiligo In 2 Geriatric Patients, Rinadewi Astriningrum, Lili Legiawati, Vivianne Chandrakesuma, Department Of Dermatology And Venereology, Faculty Of Medicine Universitas Indonesia – Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Central General Hospital Jakarta, Indonesia Shannaz Nadia Yusharyahya
Narrowband Ultraviolet B Phototherapy Combined With Topical Treatment For Vitiligo In 2 Geriatric Patients, Rinadewi Astriningrum, Lili Legiawati, Vivianne Chandrakesuma, Department Of Dermatology And Venereology, Faculty Of Medicine Universitas Indonesia – Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Central General Hospital Jakarta, Indonesia Shannaz Nadia Yusharyahya
Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia
Background: Narrowband ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) become the mainstay of widespread vitiligo therapy due to its great efficacy and safety compared with other modalities. The use of NB-UVB for vitiligo has been widely studied in adult patients, while studies on geriatric patients specifically are still very limited. This report aims to show the immediate response after the initial treatment, side effects of therapy, and other problems that were encountered during therapy in two geriatric patients with vitiligo who have been followed up for more than 12 months.
Case Illustration: We reported two geriatric patients with vitiligo treated with NB-UVB …