Vitiligo

Immune-mediated destruction or dysfunction of melanocytes causes skin depigmentation.[1][1] Vitiligo affects 0.5%–2% of individuals of all skin types worldwide.[1][1] The condition has a chronic, unpredictable course, and no cure exists.[1][1] Nonsegmental vitiligo with bilateral patches is the

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Canadian Medical Association Journal
Published
2025-03-02
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https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.240778
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melanin and skin pigmentation
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Vitiligo

Shahnawaz Towheed
Canadian Medical Association Journal
melanin and skin pigmentation
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Vitiligo

Shahnawaz Towheed
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Abstract

Immune-mediated destruction or dysfunction of melanocytes causes skin depigmentation.[1][1] Vitiligo affects 0.5%–2% of individuals of all skin types worldwide.[1][1] The condition has a chronic, unpredictable course, and no cure exists.[1][1] Nonsegmental vitiligo with bilateral patches is the

Canadian Medical Association JournalVol. 197(8)
Hamilton Health Sciences (CA), McMaster University (CA)
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melanin and skin pigmentation
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