title: Practice and Educational Gaps in Abnormal Pigmentation.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Hospital, 3031 West Grand Boulevard, Suite 800, Detroit, MI, USA.
authors.forename: Tasneem F
authors.initials: TF
authors.lastname: Mohammad
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Hospital, 3031 West Grand Boulevard, Suite 800, Detroit, MI, USA. Electronic address: ihamzav1@hfhs.org.
authors.forename: Iltefat H
authors.initials: IH
authors.lastname: Hamzavi
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D003880:Dermatology / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000628:therapy*; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000592:standards; D014820:Vitiligo / Q000628:therapy*
keywords: Dyschromia; Education; Hyperpigmentation; Hypopigmentation; Melasma; Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation; Treatment; Vitiligo