Afecciones dermatológicas con hipopigmentación en un área de salud. Mayo-diciembre, 2010

the cutaneous affections with hypopigmentation are one of the most common cases in our offices in cuba and in the world. it is a common symptom in many of the dermatologic illnesses. after consulting many sources, it can be stated that there is a lack of studies of the incidence of this illness in children and adults. for these reason perspective and descriptive studies have been done to patients with hypocromy. the objective was to evaluate the behavior of the dermatologic affections with hypopigmentation in the health area. this study showed that the female gender was the most represented. the affections were more frequent in children, the pityriasis versicolor was predominant. the introduction of the photoprotection topic as a skin care in each appointment was remmended.