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Sarita Nori, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Sarita Nori was drawn to dermatology because of the intersection of science and medicine that is at the heart of dermatology. She feels this is what really allows her to help her patients. “There is a lot of problem-solving in dermatology and I like that,” she explains. “It’s also a profession where you can help people quickly and really make a difference in their lives.” | Some of the typical skin problems that Dr. Nori treats include skin cancers, psoriasis, acne, eczema, rashes, and contact dermatitis. Dr Nori believes in using all possible avenues of treatment, such as biologics, especially in patients with chronic diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. “These medications can work superbly, and they are really life-changing for many patients.” | Dr. Nori feels it’s important for patients to have a good understanding of the disease or condition that is affecting them. “I like to educate my patients on their problem and have them really understand it so they can take the best course of action. Patients always do better when they understand their skin condition, and how to treat it.”
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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Patches of skin with no pigmentation with patches of pigmentation inside
Patches of skin with no pigmentation that look like a map
Patches of white skin, that have spots of brown or black within
Large white area (like a country on a map) on the skin
Map-like hypopigmentation
Patchy white spots with brown speckles on the skin
Map-like vitiligo
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- White skin has white hairs growing from it
- White hair on a patch of white skin
- Hypopigmentation with white hair
- Whitish patches on the skin, that enlarge and look like continents on a map
- Patches of white skin with brown spots inside
- White hair growing over the patch of white/pale skin
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Try Free Symptom QuizWhat is Piebaldism?
A condition characterized by the absence of melanocytes, which are the cells that produce the pigment melanin that gives skin and hair their color. The absence of melanocytes leads to patchy white hair and skin producing the classic "white forelock" on the frontal hairline. This is a genetic disorder, with autosomal dominant transmission. It may increase a person's risk of sunburn and skin cancer.
Typical Symptoms of Piebaldism
- Whitish patches on the skin, that enlarge and look like continents on a map
- Patches of white skin, that have spots of brown or black within
- White patches on the skin
Diagnostic Questions for Piebaldism
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have a big white area (like a country on a map) on your skin?
- Do you have white spots with brown speckles on your skin?
- Do you have any white patches on your skin?
Treatment of Piebaldism
Piebaldism is a benign condition with a stable course that poses mostly a cosmetic concern. Using sunscreen and other protective measures is important to prevent skin damage. Camouflage make up, self-tanning creams are useful. Dermabrasion treatment, where the outer layer of a person's skin is removed, may be helpful. In some cases, melanocyte transplantation, in which pigment-producing cells are transplanted to the affected area, is used to treat this condition.
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References
Oiso N, Fukai K, Kawada A, Suzuki T. Piebaldism. J Dermatol. 2013 May;40(5):330-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2012.01583.x. Epub 2012 Jun 1. PMID: 22670867.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1346-8138.2012.01583.xShah M, Patton E, Zedek D. Piebaldism. 2022 Apr 14. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan–. PMID: 31334958.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK544238/Bassi A, Berti S, Galeone M. Piebaldism. QJM. 2015 Nov;108(11):915. doi: 10.1093/qjmed/hcv101. Epub 2015 May 18. PMID: 25991872.
https://academic.oup.com/qjmed/article/108/11/915/1904521
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Reviewed By:
Sarita Nori, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Sarita Nori was drawn to dermatology because of the intersection of science and medicine that is at the heart of dermatology. She feels this is what really allows her to help her patients. “There is a lot of problem-solving in dermatology and I like that,” she explains. “It’s also a profession where you can help people quickly and really make a difference in their lives.” | Some of the typical skin problems that Dr. Nori treats include skin cancers, psoriasis, acne, eczema, rashes, and contact dermatitis. Dr Nori believes in using all possible avenues of treatment, such as biologics, especially in patients with chronic diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. “These medications can work superbly, and they are really life-changing for many patients.” | Dr. Nori feels it’s important for patients to have a good understanding of the disease or condition that is affecting them. “I like to educate my patients on their problem and have them really understand it so they can take the best course of action. Patients always do better when they understand their skin condition, and how to treat it.”
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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