What is linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis?

Linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis is a skin disorder characterized by hyperpigmentation in the pattern of streaks.

How do members experience linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis*

Who has linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 3
20s 1
30s 0
40s 0
50s 0
60s 1
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 4