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ReviewClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology2021

Clinical Approach to Linear Hyperpigmentation: A Review Article.

Mohammad S Alkhowailed, Mojahed Otayf, Abdulrahman Albasseet, Abdullah Almousa, Ziyad Alajlan, Saad Altalhab

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Review in Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6citing papers in PubMed
1.9field-weighted citation impact, top 14% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed, 12 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Mohammad S AlkhowailedDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, Qassim, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-9285-6644
Mojahed OtayfCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulrahman AlbasseetCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah AlmousaCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ziyad AlajlanCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Saad AltalhabDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
King Saud University · SAImam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University · SAQassim University · SA

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Linear hyperpigmentation is an unusual anatomical configuration in clinical dermatology. Owing to its rarity, consensus on the most effective method of classification is lacking. While linear hyperpigmentation generally follows Blaschko's lines, this is not universal. Clinical findings such as adherence to Blaschko's lines, associated morphological findings (including other cutaneous lesions), and systemic manifestations can be used to further characterize and diagnose variants of the disorder. Early detection of any underlying disease is vital, especially in cases with effective management, because the disorder may make it difficult to manage hyperpigmentation. Herein, we introduce a logical clinical diagnostic approach that represents a useful tool for dermatologists to efficiently evaluate patients presenting with linear hyperpigmentation. A simplified systematic and evidence-based approach is useful for this clinical condition owing to the heterogeneous causes and lack of specific diagnostic tools.

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approachblaschkitisBlaschko’s lineshyperpigmentationlinearpigmentary mosaicism

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PMID33447068
PMCPMC7802900
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