2017•European Journal of DermatologyRequires access

Imiquimod-induced vitiligo-like depigmentation over multiple solar keratosis in a patient with vitiligo

Naoki Oiso, Tomohiko Narita, Akira Kawada

Abstract

Individuals with vitiligo have a low risk of developing non-melanoma skin cancer [1, 2]. Previous studies have reported imiquimod-induced vitiligo-like depigmentation in patients with genital warts and superficial basal cell carcinomas [3, 4]. Here, we report a case of persistent vitiligo-like depigmentation caused by topical application of imiquimod 5% cream for multiple solar keratosis in a patient with non-segmental vitiligo.A 67-year-old man was referred to us in July 2010 with an 11-year history [...]

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Key concepts: Vitiligo, Depigmentation, Dermatology, Medicine, Imiquimod, Pigmentation disorder, Genital warts, Seborrheic keratosis