Hypomelanosis of Ito: A rare genetic neurocutaneous disorder characterized by unusual patterns of depigmented skin and associated disorders such as seizures, psychomotor retardation and eye abnormalities. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Hypomelanosis of Ito is available below.
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A neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by a bizarre, more or less symmetrical leukoderma with depigmented streaks, patches, and whorls, sometimes associated with hyperkeratosis follicularis. Associated disorders include seizures, psychomotor retardation, macrocephaly, and ophthalmological and other abnormalities. - (Source - Diseases Database)
Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Hypomelanosis of Ito as a "rare disease".
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