Medical Care
No treatment is administered for the cutaneous findings of hypomelanosis of Ito. Cover-up makeup can be used if the patient desires it.
Associated diseases, including the following, require appropriate specialty care:
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Seizures
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Mental retardation
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Hearing abnormalities
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Tooth deformities
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Visual problems
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Orthopedic problems
Diagnosis is important to guide genetic counseling.
Surgical Care
No surgical treatment is required for the cutaneous problems. Consult a surgeon in regard to the associated surgical problems, as the physical examination findings indicate.
Consultations
Consult a genetic counselor. Consult a neurologist, psychiatrist, orthopedic specialist, dentist, or ophthalmologist, as the features of the history and physical examination indicate.
Activity
No limitations on activity are required.
Complications
Complications may occur as a result of associated abnormalities.
Prevention
Genetics counseling may aid in the prevention of hypomelanosis of Ito.
Long-Term Monitoring
Routine outpatient care is sufficient, except when associated abnormalities require additional care.
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Hypomelanosis of Ito on the arm.
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Hypomelanosis of Ito highlighted with a Wood lamp.
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Hypomelanosis of Ito on the torso.
