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vitiligo - loss of skin pigment Definition for vitiligo Vitiligo (IPA /ˌvɪtəˈlaɪgo/) or leukoderma is a chronic skin condition that causes loss of pigment, resulting in irregular pale patches of skin. more Vitiligo (IPA /ˌvɪtəˈlaɪgo/) or leukoderma is a chronic skin condition that causes loss of pigment, resulting in irregular pale patches of skin. The precise cause of vitiligo is complex and not fully understood. There is some evidence suggesting it is caused by a combination of auto-immune, genetic, and environmental factors. The population incidence in the United States is considered to be between 1% and 2%. less some common symptoms decreased or absent skin pigment vitiligo some related diagnoses 1 - 7 of 49 diagnoses atopic dermatitis tinea versicolor pityriasis alba fungal infections skin seborrheic dermatitis drugs and toxins psoriasis   more do i have 'vitiligo'? In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis: diagnostic test search results for 'vitiligo' 1 - 5 of 7 diagnostic tests Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Antinuclear antibody blood test used to screen for autoimmune disorders vitiligo and Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Serum vitamin B-12 vitiligo and Serum vitamin B-12 Thyroid function tests vitiligo and Thyroid function tests Wood lamp exam vitiligo and Wood lamp exam Biopsy skin vitiligo and Biopsy skin Comprehensive eye exam vitiligo and Comprehensive eye exam Psoralen UVA treatment (PUVA) treatment vitiligo and Psoralen UVA treatment (PUVA) treatment for more please login, login is free (click to login) therapeutic procedures for 'vitiligo'? Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for vitiligo: therapeutic procedure search results for 'vitiligo' 1 - 5 of 11 therapeutic procedures rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. Laser therapy vitiligo and Laser therapy laser therapy skin lesions vitiligo and laser therapy skin lesions Narrowband UV-B phototherapy vitiligo and Narrowband UV-B phototherapy Micropigmentation Permanent Makeup vitiligo and Micropigmentation Punch grafts vitiligo and Punch grafts Minigrafts vitiligo and Minigrafts Depigmentation Therapy vitiligo and Depigmentation Therapy Low-dose, narrow-band UV-B (TL-01) vitiligo and Low-dose, narrow-band UV-B (TL-01) Photochemotherapy with Psoralens and Ultraviolet A (PUVA) vitiligo and Photochemotherapy with Psoralens and Ultraviolet A (PUVA) Skin grafting vitiligo and Skin grafting photochemotherapy vitiligo and photochemotherapy for more please login, login is free (click to login) medications search results for 'vitiligo' 1 - 5 of 9 medications rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider.   prednisone vitiligo and prednisone   Hydrocortisone vitiligo and Hydrocortisone   Methoxsalen vitiligo and Methoxsalen   Triamcinolone vitiligo and Triamcinolone   tacrolimus ointment vitiligo and tacrolimus ointment   calcipotriene vitiligo and calcipotriene   Trioxsalen vitiligo and Trioxsalen   Ultraviolet B (a.k.a Ultraviolet B, UV-B, narrowband microphototherapy) vitiligo and Ultraviolet B   hydroquinone topical (a.k.a hydroquinone topical, Lustra) vitiligo and hydroquinone topical for more please login, login is free (click to login) web search results for vitiligo Web (All)  |  Treatment  |  Drugs  |  Tests  |  Research  |  Diet Results 1 - 50 - vitiligo Vitiligo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Vitiligo (pronounced /v?t??la??o?/, also known as leukoderma) is a chronic ... The precise pathogenesis, or cause, of vitiligo is complex and not fully understood. ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitiligo   en.wikipedia.org - summary Vitiligo: Pigment Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition The cause of vitiligo is unknown, but it may involve an attack by the immune ... Vitiligo is recognized by its typical appearance. ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec18/ch208/ch208c.html   www.merck.com - summary Vitiligo This information is provided as a resource and does not constitute an endorsement for any group. ... Vitiligo Support International, Inc. Online. Founded 2000. ... http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/vitiligo   www.webmd.com - summary Vitiligo: A Common Cause of Loss of Skin Pigment on MedicineNet.com Read about vitiligo (an incurable skin disorder caused by depigmentation due to melanocyte destruction) symptoms (white patches on skin), diagnosis, and treatments. http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=47420   www.medicinenet.com - summary Vitiligo - Yahoo! Health Important It is possible that the main title of the report Vitiligo is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) ... http://health.yahoo.com/skinconditions-overview/vitiligo/hea...   health.yahoo.com - summary Vitiligo Vitiligo is a skin disorder in which smooth white areas (called macules or ... In addition to the skin, vitiligo can affect the mucous membranes (the moist ... http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/Vitiligo/hic_Vitiligo.aspx   my.clevelandclinic.org - summary Vitiligo. Vitiligo represents a selective destruction of the melanocytes. ... Half of vitiligo patients have an onset before the age of 18 years. ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16435042   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Vitiligo Vitiligo is a condition which involves complete loss of melanin, the primary skin pigment. The cause of vitiligo is unknown but it appears to be an acquired ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/10030.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Vitiligo: Pigmentation Disorders: Merck Manual Professional Vitiligo is a loss of skin melanocytes that causes areas of skin depigmentation ... This form of vitiligo is called the Koebner phenomenon. ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec10/ch123/ch123c.html   www.merck.com - summary Vitiligo and Loss of Skin Color Learn more about vitiligo, a condition in which the skin loses its pigment and color in patches. ... Symptoms of vitiligo include an often rapid pigment loss ... http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/viti...   www.webmd.com - summary Vitiligo Vitiligo is a skin condition in which there is loss of pigment from areas of skin resulting in irregular white with normal skin texture. http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000831trt.htm   adam.about.com - summary Vitiligo Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com Vitiligo glossary includes a list of Vitiligo related medical definitions and related ... and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Vitiligo article. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/vitiligo/glossary.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Vitiligo Important It is possible that the main title of the report Vitiligo is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) ... http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/vitiligo-11060   www.webmd.com - summary Vitiligo The cause of vitiligo is unknown but it appears to be an acquired condition and ... The typical vitiligo lesion is flat and depigmented, but maintains the ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Vitiligo.htm   adam.about.com - summary Vitiligo (Krizz Kaliko album) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In its release week, Vitiligo found its way onto several Billboard charts. ... "FYE - Vitiligo" ... "The Billboard 200 - Vitiligo". Billboard.com. ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitiligo_(Krizz_Kaliko_album)   en.wikipedia.org - summary Vitiligo in autoimmune thyroid disease. Vitiligo was found in 20 of 293 patients with autoimmune ... Prevalence of vitiligo in nonautoimmune thyroid disease was not different from that in control. ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1726907   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Vitiligo: Pigmentation Disorders: Merck Manual Professional Occasionally, vitiligo occurs after a direct physical injury to the skin (eg, as ... This form of vitiligo is called the Koebner phenomenon. ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec10/ch123/ch123c.html   www.merck.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Vitiligo on the face Vitiligo may occur in the same areas on both sides of the face (symmetrically) ... The typical vitiligo lesion is flat (macular) and depigmented, but maintains the ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/2487.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Late onset vitiligo: a study of 182 patients. Late onset vitiligo: a study of 182 patients. Dogra S, Parsad D, Handa S, Kanwar AJ. ... Vitiligo vulgaris was the most common (83.5%) followed by focal (5.5 ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15807724   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Histopathologic features in vitiligo. Histologically, lesions of vitiligo showed more basal hypopigmentation and ... In conclusion, there are a few melanocytes and melanin in some cases of vitiligo. ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18360112?ordinalpos=29&it...   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Vitiligo on the face Vitiligo may occur in the same areas on both sides of the face (symmetrically) ... The typical vitiligo lesion is flat (macular) and depigmented, but maintains the ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Vitiligo-on-the-face.htm   adam.about.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Vitiligo on the back and arm Vitiligo is characterized by patches of depigmented skin. Here, the contrast is seen very clearly. People with very light skin may not notice small areas of vitiligo. ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/2673.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary [Vulvar melanosis and vitiligo] Haraszti G, Kemény L, Bónis B, Dobozi A. Békés Megyei Képviselötestület Pándy Kálmán Kórháza ... Vitiligo/diagnosis* Vitiligo/pathology. Vulvar Diseases ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9569730   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia : Discovery Health Vitiligo is a skin disorder characterized by the development of completely white patches of skin. ... white skin lesions of vitiligo are often found on the ... http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=154   health.discovery.com - summary Trigger factors in childhood psoriasis and vitiligo. Psoriasis and vitiligo are very common skin disorders that may have a profound ... of 153 patients suffering from skin disorder (65 with vitiligo and 88 with ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15636084   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Vitiligo - MayoClinic.com Vitiligo ? Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms and treatments of this skin pigment condition. ... Vitiligo occurs when the cells that produce ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitiligo/DS00586   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Dermatitis herpetiformis and vitiligo. However, the association of DH with true vitiligo is extremely rare. Here, we report a 21-year-old male with vitiligo and comorbid DH, and review the literature. ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18063505   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Vitiligo: a new classification and therapy. Vitiligo: a new classification and therapy. Koga M. ... revealed that dermatomally distributed vitiligo was associated with a ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/921895   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Medicalese: White Patch on the Belly After Death - MedicineNet - Health ... Read doctor-produced health and medical information written for you to make ... "The necropsy report shows that on the abdomen there is a patch of vitiligo. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=17746   www.medicinenet.com - summary Skin Conditions in Dark Skin While most skin problems occur in all ethnic groups, there are some skin ... People of any skin color can develop vitiligo, but it's most obvious on dark skin. ... http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/black-skin-conditions   www.webmd.com - summary Vitiligo: Causes - MayoClinic.com Vitiligo ? Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms and treatments of this skin pigment condition. ... increased incidence of vitiligo in some families. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitiligo/DS00586/DSECTION=causes   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Birthmarks and Other Skin Pigmentation Problems, Warning Signs, and ... Birthmarks and other skin pigmentation problems are caused by ... Pigmentation Loss As a Result of Skin Damage. Vitiligo. Pictures of Birthmarks - Slideshow ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=43237   www.medicinenet.com - summary Laser Therapy, Skin Ointment for Vitiligo Combining a special laser therapy and a skin ointment called tacrolimus may be better at helping repigment skin affected by vitiligo. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20040...   www.webmd.com - summary Catecholamines and vitiligo. Catecholamines and vitiligo. Morrone A, Picardo M, de Luca C, Terminali O, Passi S, Ippolito F. ... with different types of vitiligo and in 50 healthy age ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1321419?ordinalpos=26&ito...   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Vitiligo: Preparing for your appointment - MayoClinic.com Vitiligo ? Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms and treatments of this skin pigment condition. ... a history of vitiligo, autoimmune diseases or both? ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitiligo/DS00586/DSECTION=p...   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Vitiligoid lichen sclerosus: a reappraisal. Association of LS was not observed in the 266 cases of vitiligo. ... The association of vitiligo with LS may have been documented due to the clinical ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18388368   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Vitiligo - Yahoo! Health Vitiligo ... American Vitiligo Research Foundation. National. 36+ groups and 4 international groups. ... Vitiligo Support International, Inc. Online. Founded 2000. ... http://health.yahoo.com/skinconditions-resources/vitiligo/he...   health.yahoo.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Vitiligo Vitiligo is a skin condition in which there is loss of pigment (color) from ... American Vitiligo Research Foundation -- www.avrf.org ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000831.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Talk:Vitiligo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Vitiligo may also be hereditary, that is, it can run ... I'm a black woman who has lived with vitiligo since age 12 (now over 50) with a ... I have vitiligo. ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Vitiligo   en.wikipedia.org - summary Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus in vitiligo. 1: Dermatol Online J. 2008 Oct 15;14(10):10. Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus in vitiligo. ... to areas of vitiligo was determined by clinicopathologic ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19061609   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Vitiligo The cause of vitiligo is unknown, but autoimmunity may be a factor. ... American Vitiligo Research Foundation -- www.avrf.org ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Vitiligo.htm   adam.about.com - summary Vitiligo: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com Vitiligo ? Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms and treatments of this skin pigment condition. ... The natural course of vitiligo is difficult to predict. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitiligo/DS00586/DSECTION=symptoms   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Birthmarks and Other Skin Pigmentation Problems From the Cleveland Clinic There are birthmarks and other pigmentation disorders that affect many people. ... There is no cure for vitiligo, but there are several treatments, including ... http://www.webmd.com/skin-beauty/cosmetic-procedures-birthmarks?page=2   www.webmd.com - summary Patient Discussions: Vitiligo - Effective Treatments - Viewers Share ... View messages from patients providing insights into their medical experiences with Vitiligo - Effective Treatments. Share in the message dialogue to help others and ... http://www.medicinenet.com/vitiligo/discussion-195.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Vitiligo: Coping and support - MayoClinic.com Vitiligo â?" Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms and treatments of this skin pigment condition. ... Find a doctor who's knowledgeable about vitiligo. ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitiligo/DS00586/DSECTION=coping-and-support   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Vitiligo Symptoms, Causes, Pigmentation Loss Treatment and Diagnosis on ... Information relating to the skin includes skin diseases and conditions, cosmetic surgery, medications, and treatment. ... Featured: Vitiligo Main Article ... http://www.medicinenet.com/vitiligo/index.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Skip to content Vitiligo occurs in up to 2% of the population but is most noticeable in those ... When vitiligo hits the scalp, hair turns white -- and it's occasionally the ... http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/skin-condi...   www.webmd.com - summary The susceptibility to vitiligo is associated with NF-E2-related factor2 ... Vitiligo is an acquired pigmentary disorder and its pathogenesis remains unclear. ... Nrf2 gene promoter polymorphisms with vitiligo in Chinese Han population, the ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18537816?ordinalpos=26&it...   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary Mayo Clinic Health Letter Index results for: vitiligo. Vitiligo ? Feature article on a condition in which skin loses pigment ... View article topics by first letter. A ? B ? C ? D ? E ... http://healthletter.mayoclinic.com/topic/topicresults.cfm/t/vitiligo/   healthletter.mayoclinic.com - summary Camouflaging vitiligo of the fingers. 1: Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):809-10. Camouflaging vitiligo of the fingers. ... Vitiligo/diagnosis. Vitiligo/therapy* Substances: Cosmetics ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18559781?ordinalpos=14&it...   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary show more 1  2