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Goltz syndrome

A genetic disorder (focal dermal hypoplasia) with linear or whorled areas of skin atrophy, telangiectasias, and herniation of fat, which appear as hypopigmented streaks.

Hypomelanosis of Ito

A neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by hypopigmented patches that follow a distinctive whorled or linear pattern along Blaschko's lines.

Incontinentia pigmenti

The fourth and final stage of this genetic disorder is characterized by atrophic, hypopigmented, hairless patches and linear streaks.

Lichen striatus

A self-limiting linear inflammatory rash that frequently resolves leaving a temporary streak of post-inflammatory hypopigmentation.

Linear lichen sclerosus

A variant of lichen sclerosus presenting as a linear band of atrophic, white, 'cigarette paper' skin.

Nevus depigmentosus

A stable, congenital, well-demarcated hypopigmented patch that can have a linear or segmental shape.

Segmental vitiligo

A type of vitiligo that affects only one segment or dermatome of the body, presenting as a unilateral, linear, or band-like area of depigmentation.

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