Practice and Educational Gaps in Abnormal Pigmentation

• Autores: Tasneem F. Mohammad, Iltefat Hamzavi
• Localización: Dermatologic clinics, ISSN 0733-8635, Vol. 34, Nº. 3, 2016 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Practice Gaps in Dermatology), págs. 291-301
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Dyschromia refers to abnormal pigmentation and is one of the most common diagnoses in dermatology. However, there are many educational and practice gaps in this area, specifically in melasma, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, and vitiligo. This article aims to review the gold standard of care for these conditions as well as highlight common educational and practice gaps in these areas. Finally, possible solutions to these gaps are addressed.