title: Linear and Whorled Nevoid Hypermelanosis with Depigmentation.
abstract: Linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis (LWNH) is a rare disorder of pigmentation characterized by hyperpigmented macules in a linear or whorled streaky configuration. Lesions are distributed mainly on the trunk and extremities, sparing the palms, soles, and mucosae. Depigmentation occurring in the pre-existing whorls has not been reported till date. Herein, we report one such rare case of familial LWNH with depigmentation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Military Hospital, Kirkee, Pune, India.
authors.forename: Preema
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sinha
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Military Hospital, Kirkee, Pune, India.
authors.forename: Manas
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chatterjee
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Military Hospital, Kirkee, Pune, India.
authors.forename: Kamlesh K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Military Hospital, Kirkee, Pune, India.
authors.forename: Aradhana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sood
keywords: Depigmentation; linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis; rare disorder