The following conditions can be found in the Caucasian population (non-exhaustive list):
Freckles
Freckles (Ephelides):
increased amount of melanin with normal number of melanocytes
Lentigenes (solar lentigo):
appear after 50 years old
Histologically: epidermal pigmentation located mainly in the basal layer
Caused by an increase number of melanocytes (containing a normal amount of melanin)
Solar hyperpigmentation:
It occurs in light skinned individuals
It is most common after 50 years old
It is difficult to treat
Hyperpigmentary disorders: poikiloderma civatte…
Source de l’information: 2012 (09) – Placek W. 21e congrès annuel de l’EADV (European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology) – Prague (Praha), République Tchèque (Tchéquie)(česká republika)
