Self teaching module for the influence of culture and pigment on skin
conditions in children
James G. Dinulos, MD and Elinor A. Graham, MD, MPH
Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Spring 1999
Category 4: Conditions Common in Adolescents and Young Adulthood
Photo 31: Acne
This Asian girl has typical acne lesions. The inflamed papules
will resolve leaving a violet colored or brown hyperpigmented macule.
Early treatment of acne, when it is mild, is important to prevent the long
lasting hyperpigmentation and scars.
Proceed to Photo 32:
Hypopigmentation from Tretinoin (Retin A) Use
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