Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a benign, non-contagious condition that causes people to lose their skin color. Areas of pigment loss can be confined to a few spots or can involve much of the body surface. There is currently no cure for vitiligo, but there are many treatment options as well as support group associations.


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    Diagnosis & Treatment of Vitiligo

    By Kristine Busse on November 9th, 2009

    Although a variety of cosmetic management options exist for patients with vitiligo, a medical cure has not been discovered. Patients can learn to cope with their areas of color loss by talking with others who have the same condition, relying on family members and close friends for emotional support, or joining an accredited support group for more information regarding vitiligo.

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    Vitiligo Basics

    By Kristine Busse on November 9th, 2009

    Vitiligo is a benign, non-contagious skin condition that occurs when melanocytes fail to function properly. Spots and patches of hypopigmentation are not contagious and may grow, shrink or remain the same size depending on the natural response of the affected individual.

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  • Dermatophyte
    A parasitic fungus that obtains nutrients from keratinized material and can cause infection of the skin, hair and nails.

  • Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis
    flat, white spots; found mostly on the shins, forearms, face, neck, and shoulders; associated with sun exposure and aging

  • Telogen
    the resting phase of the hair cycle; hair is shed at the end

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