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Incontinentia pigmenti achromians

Alternative Names: Hypomelanosis of Ito Symptoms: Streaked, whirled or mottled areas of hypopigmentation  on limbs and trunk Varying degrees of retardation Seizures Crossed eyes (strabismus) Increased body hair (hirsutism ) Scoliosis Signs and tests: A Wood's lamp examination of the skin lesions may help confirm the diagnosis. Your doctor may also recommend chromosome analysis or a further medical workup to discover any related medical problems.

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