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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA VITILIGO GENETICS STUDY
The American Vitiligo Research Foundation, (AVRF) does not in any way warranty, endorse or maintain any responsibility for the research or clinical studies listed here. Those participating or volunteering in these programs or trials do so of ...More…
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MORE ON THE SUBJECT OF VITILIGO, SUN AND SKIN
Certain self-care tactics may help you care for your skin and improve its appearance: Protect your skin. If you have vitiligo, particularly if you have fair skin, use sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. Sunscreen helps ...More…
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Vitiligo and Other Autoimmune Diseases
National Institute of Arthritis — A study of 133 families with vitiligo, a pigmentation disorder in which white patches of skin appear on different parts of the body, found that family members, --even those who don't have vitiligo--are also predisposed to other, potentially more ...More…
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"Vitiligo"
Clinical Trials — Open Studies / "Vitiligo" Virus Early Transcription Factor (VETF) Multicenter Phototherapy Protocol Genetic: Sequential phototherapy; Procedure: Continuous phototherapy Phototherapy; Vitiligo; Vitiligo Scoring System Procedure: ...More…
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Myths About Vitiligo Treatment
Three myths about the treatment of vitiligo prevail in the medical profession. The first myth is that treatment of vitiligo is "impossible." This is clearly not true and the majority of patients can achieve good results. The second myth is that ...More…
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American Vitiligo Research Foundation
Proper diagnosis is needed to distinguish whether or not you have vitiligo. See your doctor if areas of your skin, hair or eyes lose coloring. Although there's no cure for vitiligo, treatments exist that may help to stop or slow the process of ...More…
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Vitiligo Signs & Symptoms: American Vitiligo Research ...
The main sign of vitiligo is pigment loss that produces milky-white patches (depigmentation) on your skin. Other less common signs may include: Premature whitening or graying of the hair on your scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows or beard Loss of color ...More…
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Esenciales: hojas informativas de fácil lectura - vitiligo
National Institute of Arthritis — El vitíligo es una enfermedad de la piel que causa manchas blancas en distintas partes del cuerpo. Esta enfermedad ocurre cuando se destruyen los melanocitos, que son las células que producen el color o pigmento de la piel. El vitíligo también ...More…
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Fast Facts about Vitiligo
National Institute of Arthritis — Vitiligo (vit-ill-EYE-go) is a disorder in which white patches of skin appear on different parts of the body. This happens because the cells that make pigment (color) in the skin are destroyed. These cells are called melanocytes (ma-LAN-o-sites). ...More…
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Who Gets Vitiligo?
American Academy of Dermatology — Vitiligo is a skin condition resulting from loss of pigment which produces white patches. Any part of the body may be affected. Usually both sides of the body are affected. Common areas of involvement are the face, lips, hands, arms, legs, and ...More…
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Q & A about Vitiligo
National Institute of Arthritis — Vitiligo (pronounced vit-ill-EYE-go) is a pigmentation disorder in which melanocytes (the cells that make pigment) in the skin are destroyed. As a result, white patches appear on the skin in different parts of the body. Similar patches also ...More…