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Vitiligo
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. There ...
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Causes
Vitiligo appears to be an acquired condition and may appear at any age. There is an increased rate of the condition in ...
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Tests
Examination is usually sufficient to confirm the diagnosis. In some cases, a skin biopsy may be needed to rule out othe...
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Treatments
Vitiligo is difficult to treat. Early treatment options include the following: Exposure to intense ultraviolet light, s...
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Drugs
hydroquinone topical
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Supplements
Ammi visnaga
folic acid
ginkgo
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Alternative Therapies
American Vitiligo Research Foundation - www.avrf.org; National Vitiligo Foundation - www.nvfi.org; VitiligoSupport.com ...
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Risk Factors
Autoimmune Disease
Family History of Vitiligo
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Complications
Depigmented areas are more likely to sunburn or develop certain skin cancers.
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Prevention
No measures are currently known to prevent vitiligo.
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Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop areas of skin that lose their coloring.
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