Vitiligo
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date published 18/09/2007
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An acquired, slowly progressive depigmenting condition in small or large areas of the skin due to the disappearance of previously active melanocytes
Focal (including segmental) vitiligo: 1 to a few scattered macules, occasionally in a dermatomal distribution
Generalized vitiligo: Many widespread macules (most common form)
Universal vitiligo: Little remaining normal pigment
- DESCRIPTION
- ALERT
- Pediatric Considerations
- Pregnancy Considerations
- GENERAL PREVENTION
- EPIDEMIOLOGY
- EPIDEMIOLOGY
- ETIOLOGY
- ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS
- DIAGNOSIS
- TESTS
- Pathological Findings
- TREATMENT
- MEDICATION (DRUGS)
- COMPLICATIONS
- Conclusions
