Heritable Disorders Flashcards
Ichthyosis Vulgaris
• immersion in bath and oils followed by an emollient cream, humectant cream, or creams/oil containing
urea or α- or β-hydroxy acids
• intermittent systemic retinoids for severe cases
Neurofibromatosis (Type I; von Recklinghausen’s Disease)
refer to orthopedics, ophthalmology, plastics, and psychology
• follow-up annually for brain tumours (e.g. astrocytoma)
• excise suspicious or painful lesions
Vitiligo
sun avoidance and protection
• topical calcineurin inhibitor (e.g. tacrolimus, pimecrolimus) or topical corticosteroids
• PUVA or NB-UVB
• make-up
• “bleaching” normal pigmented areas (i.e. monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone 20%) if widespread loss of
pigmentation