Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Vitiligo


These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.

General Information
Question: Could you please give me any information on vitiligo.

Answer: Vitiligo are areas of the skin that have partial or usually complete loss of pigment. The areas are well demarked or circumscribed and appear autoimmune in nature. There is a high association of other autoimmune neuroendocrine abnormalities seen in patients with vitiligo. These include B12 deficiency, Addison's Disease, hypothyroidism etc. A biopsy is necessary to rule out leukoderma caused by scleroderma, melanoma associated leukoderma, or chemical leukoderma.

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