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Progressive Macular Hypomelanosis
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hypopigmented macules, typically on the trunk in patients with darker skin
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looks like tinea versicolor without the scale
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etiology might include p. acnes (may explain success that some patients have with minocycline 50mg PO BID X 2 months)
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topical treatment: benzoyl peroxide gel, topical clindamycin