Vitiligo
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Vitiligo causes white patches on your skin. It can also affect your eyes, mouth and nose. It occurs when the cells that give your skin its color are destroyed. No one knows what destroys them. It is more common in people with autoimmune diseases, and it might run in families. It usually starts before age 40.
The white patches are more common where your skin is exposed to the sun. In some cases, the patches spread. Vitiligo can cause your hair to gray early. If you have dark skin, you may lose color inside your mouth.
Using sunscreen will help protect your skin, and cosmetics can cover up the patches. Treatments for vitiligo include medicines, light therapy and surgery. Not every treatment is right for everyone. Many have side effects. Some take a long time. Some do not always work.
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Vitiligo: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Vitiligo is an acquired pigmentary disorder of the skin and mucous membranes, and it is characterized by circumscribed depigmented macules and patches. Vitiligo is a progressive disorder in which some or all of the melanocytes in ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Vitiligo is a condition that causes loss of pigment from areas of skin causing irregular patches. http://bit.ly/byfIAt
Stability predicts treatment success for vitiligo
medicalxpress.com — “(HealthDay) -- In patients with vitiligo, a depigmenting disorder characterized by loss of melanocytes from the epidermis, melanocyte transplantation is more likely to be successful in patients whose disease has been stable for longer periods, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in the British ...” View full resource at medicalxpress.com
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Cell Transplant May Help Treat Vitiligo:
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Is there any known cure for Vitiligo? - Avvo.com
avvo.com — “Is there any known cure for Vitiligo? Medicine has advanced a lot in the last few years. Have there been any new promising treatments or cures for vitiligo that have been discovered yet? .” View full resource at avvo.com
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My answer on @Avvo to: Is there any known cure for Vitiligo? - A this point in time, I am not aware of any r... http://t.co/d5mP07EU
Is Michael Jackson's Son Suffering From Vitiligo?
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Clinical Cases and Images: CasesBlog: Vitiligo: Robert's story
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Clinical Cases and Images: CasesBlog: Vitiligo: Robert's story
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Vitiligo: Robert's story: From NHS Choices YouTube channel: Robert, 19, was diagnosed with vitiligo (loss of sk... http://t.co/ErRiHNV
Dr. Lori Brightman: Vitiligo Treatment - YouTube
youtube.com — “As seen on http://www.americanhealthandbeauty.com/, Dr. Lori Brightman of Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York speaks about treatment of Vitiligo with the...” View full resource at youtube.com
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Dr. Lori Brightman discusses vitiligo treatment with @AmHealthBeauty. http://t.co/fHzVXhll
Does Michael Jackson's Son Prince Michael Suffer Vitiligo, the Same Skin Condition? - ABC News
abcnews.go.com — “Recent photos of Prince Michael, 13, suggest that the pop star's son may have the same skin condition as the King of Pop did -- vitiligo.” View full resource at abcnews.go.com
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Like Father, Like Son -- Does Michael Jackson Jr. Have Vitiligo?: Recent photos of Prince Michael, 13, suggest tha... http://bit.ly/9oVjVq
Henry Ford becomes first U.S. hospital to offer skin transplant surgery for vitiligo
news-medical.net — “Henry Ford Hospital is the first in the country to offer skin transplant surgery as part of its treatment portfolio for patients with the skin disease vitiligo.” View full resource at news-medical.net
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Henry Ford 1st in U.S. to Offer MKTP Surgery for Vitiligo, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI
henryford.com — “News Henry Ford 1st in U.S. to Offer MKTP Surgery for Vitiligo FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 25, 2011 CONTACT: David Olejarzdolejar1@hfhs.org313.874.4094 Henry Ford Hospital First in United Statesto Offer MKTP” View full resource at henryford.com
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Henry Ford Hospital First in United States to Offer MKTP Surgery as Treatment Option for Vitiligo
prweb.com — “Henry Ford Hospital is the first in the country to offer skin transplant surgery as part of its treatment portfolio for patients with the skin disease vitiligo. The surgery, known as melanocyte-keratinocyte transplantation or MKTP, involves using skin cells taken from normally pigmented areas of the body and transferring them to the damaged area of skin to restore pigmentation. It is performed under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure.” View full resource at prweb.com
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Internal Medicine Article | Treatment of vitiligo with narrowband-UVB (TL01) combined with tacrolimus ointment (0.1%) vs. placebo ointment, a randomized right/left double-blind comparative study
mdlinx.com — “Treatment of vitiligo with narrowband-UVB (TL01) combined with tacrolimus ointment (0.1%) vs. placebo ointment, a randomized right/left double-blind comparative study” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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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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