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Vitiligo is a skin condition in which there is loss of pigment from areas of skin resulting in irregular white patches with normal skin texture. |
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Symptoms
Vitiligo is more noticeable in darker skinned people because of the contrast of white patches against dark skin. Ther...
Causes
Vitiligo appears to be an acquired condition and may appear at any age. There is an increased rate of the condition i...
Tests
Examination is usually sufficient to confirm the diagnosis. In some cases, a skin biopsy may be needed to rule out ot...
Treatments
Vitiligo is difficult to treat. Early treatment options include the following: Exposure to intense ultraviolet light,...
Alternative Therapies
American Vitiligo Research Foundation - www.avrf.org; National Vitiligo Foundation - www.nvfi.org; VitiligoSupport.co...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop areas of skin that lose their coloring.
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