Synonyms Hyperpigmentation forehead, hypopigmentation forehead, depigmentation forehead, white spot disease, vitiligo Definition The term “pigment disorder” summarizes a series of diseases that are characterized by a disturbed formation of the skin’s color pigments. This disorder can lead to an altered skin appearance in persons with pigment disorders on the forehead. The natural pigmentation of the … Pigment disorder on the forehead
Cause The causes for the appearance of a pigment disorder on the forehead are manifold. The possible causes of the pigment disorder also depend on the exact form of the skin change. In many cases, several independent factors must interact to cause a pigment disorder in the epidermis. The most common causes for the development … Cause | Pigment disorder on the forehead
Diagnosis Although most forms of pigmentation disorders of the forehead have no disease value whatsoever and therefore do not require medical treatment, the assessment by a physician can be useful in many cases. In the case of a pigment disorder on the forehead, the doctor will first examine the area of skin affected by the … Diagnosis | Pigment disorder on the forehead
Prognosis/Progress A pigment disorder on the forehead has no disease value in most cases and therefore usually takes a harmless course. For this reason, most of the affected persons can only be considered for cosmetic treatment of the changed skin area. How exactly the pigment disorder on the forehead develops over time depends to a … Prognosis/Progress | Pigment disorder on the forehead
