Vitiligo : Causes

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Causes could include:
Vitiligo appears to be an acquired condition and may appear at any age. There is an increased rate of the condition in some families. The cause of vitiligo is unknown, but autoimmunity may be a factor. Vitiligo is associated with three systemic di...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 27, 2006
Vitiligo is a condition in which a loss of cells that give color to the skin (melanocytes) results in smooth, white patches in the midst of normally pigmented skin.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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