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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

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Skin Diseases: Acne | Dermatitis (Inflammation, Rash) | Growths | Hives | Ichthyosis | Itching | Infections of the Skin | Mastocytosis | Pigmentation Disorders| Psoriasis | Rosacea | Ulcers

Other Diseases: Connective Tissue Diseases | Hair Diseases | Nail Diseases | Sweating Disorders

Other Topics: Skin Disease (General) | Anatomy | Aging Skin | Skin Disease Treatment | Sun Exposure

Pigmentation Disorders

(Jump to: Overviews | Albinism | Birthmarks | Hyperpigmentation | Incontinentia Pigmenti | Purpura | Vitiligo | Xeroderma Pigmentosum )

Overviews
Skin Pigmentation (Index):DermNet NZ
Skin Pigmentation Disorders:MedlinePlus

Albinism
General Information
What is Albinism?:National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation
Publications (about albinism):National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation
Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome
Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome:National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation
Characteristics of Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome:Hermanksy-Pudlak Syndrome Network Inc.
Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome:GeneReviews
Ocular Albinism
Ocular Albinism:National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation
Ocular Albinism, X-Linked:GeneReviews
Oculocutaneous Albinism
Oculocutaneous Albinism:Genetics Home Reference, NLM
Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1:GeneReviews
Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 2:GeneReviews
Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 4:GeneReviews

Birthmarks
Naevi (Birthmarks):DermNet NZ
Pigmented Birthmarks:MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation:AOCD
Acanthosis Nigricans:AOCD
Acanthosis Nigricans:DermNet NZ
Brown Spots and Freckles:DermNet NZ
Freckles:MedicineNet
Chloasma (Melasma):DermNet NZ
Lentigo (Lentigines):DermNet NZ
Pityriasis Versicolor:DermNet NZ
Common Hyperpigmentation Disorders in Adults: Part I. Diagnostic Approach, Café au Lait Macules, Diffuse Hyperpigmentation, Sun Exposure, and Phototoxic Reactions:American Academy of Family Physicians
Common Hyperpigmentation Disorders in Adults: Part II. Melanoma, Seborrheic Keratoses, Acanthosis Nigricans, Melasma, Diabetic Dermopathy, Tinea Versicolor, and Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation:American Academy of Family Physicians

Incontinentia Pigmenti
Incontinentia Pigmenti:NINDS
Incontinentia Pigmenti:DermNet NZ
About IP:Incontinentia Pigmenti International Foundation
Incontinentia Pigmenti:Genetics Home Reference, NLM
Incontinentia Pigmenti:GeneReviews

Purpura (Skin Hemorrhages)
Purpura:MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Purpura (Petechiae, Ecchymoses):DermNet NZ
Progressive Pigmentary Purpura:AOCD
Capillaritis:DermNet NZ

Vitiligo
Vitiligo:NIAMS
Vitiligo:AAD
Vitiligo:DermNet NZ
Vitiligo Basics:National Vitiligo Foundation
Vitiligo Patient Handbook:National Vitiligo Foundation
Treatments:National Vitiligo Foundation
Depigmentation:National Vitiligo Foundation
Vitiligo:MedlinePlus

Xeroderma Pigmentosum
Xeroderma Pigmentosum:DermNet NZ
Information for Parents & Caregivers:Xeroderma Pigmentosum Society
Xeroderma Pigmentosum:GeneReviews

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