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Vitiligo (treatment (sunblock for affected areas, camoflage makeup,…
Vitiligo
definition
acquired depigmenting disorder of the skin, in which melanocytes are lost
aetiology
loss or destruction of melanocytes
?
systemic autoimmune disorder
associated conditions
DM
addison's
autoimmune thyroid disorders
pernicious anaemia
alopecia
incidence
rare 0.5-1%
20-30y
pathophysiology
clinical
history
examination
well-defined milky-white patches of skin (leukoderma)
commonly affects
exposed areas
neck
eyelids
nostrils
finger tips
toes
face
body folds
nipples
navel
lips
genitalia
treatment
sunblock for affected areas
camoflage makeup
topical corticosteroids if early
?tacrolimus and phototherapy
diagnosis
clinical
ancillary
