Hypopigmentation
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Pigmentation means coloring. Skin pigmentation disorders affect the color of your skin. Skin cells give your skin color by making a substance called melanin. When these cells become damaged or unhealthy, it affects melanin production. Some pigmentation disorders affect just patches of skin. Others affect your entire body.
If your body makes too much melanin, your skin gets darker. Pregnancy, Addison's disease and sun exposure all can make your skin darker. If your body makes too little melanin, your skin gets lighter. Vitiligo is a condition that causes patches of light skin. Albinism is a genetic condition affecting all of a person's skin. Infections, blisters and burns can cause lighter skin.
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aad.org — “The American Academy of Dermatology is committed to advancing the science of medicine and surgery related to promoting a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails.” View full resource at aad.org
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kidshealth.org — “While vitiligo might make your child self-conscious, this skin condition is not medically dangerous. Kids with vitiligo are as healthy as other kids.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Vitiligo
kidshealth.org — “Vitiligo is a loss of skin pigment that causes white spots or patches to appear on the skin. It's not medically dangerous, but it can affect a person's appearance. Find out more.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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webmd.com — “Learn more about vitiligo, a condition in which the skin loses its pigment and color in patches.” View full resource at webmd.com
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mdlinx.com — “Vitiligo in children and adolescents: association with thyroid dysfunction” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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mdlinx.com — “Relevance of autoimmune thyroiditis in children and adolescents with vitiligo” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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mdlinx.com — “Prognostic value and clinical significance of halo nevi regarding vitiligo” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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UV-protective Drug To Be Tested For Vitiligo
medicalnewstoday.com — “A drug initially developed to protect skin from light and UV will soon be tested as a repigmentation therapy in vitiligo, a common disorder which causes skin to gradually lose its pigment or tone.” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Photos: The Stigma of Vitiligo - Photo Essays - TIME
time.com — “Photographer Chiara Goia documents the stories of Indian women who have been isolated by the skin disorder, which results in loss of pigment” View full resource at time.com
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