Vitiligo Definition Classification Treatment and Prognosis A
Personal Opinion
Adekunle George*
DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2017.01.000253
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan Nigeria, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Adekunle George, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan Nigeria, Ibadan, Nigeria
Received: July 26, 2017; Published: August 03, 2017
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Abstract
Vitiligo has no respect for race, socioeconomic status or age.
The following are celebrities who have or have had Vitiligo. Michael
Jackson, Lee Thomas Americo Garcia Holly Marie Combs, Winnie
Harlow, Rasheed Wallace, Tamar Braxton Joe Rogan Sisqo Richard
Hammond Thomas Lennon [1]. Vitiligo is a cutaneous pigmentary
disorder caused by selective destruction or ‘temporary sickness’
of melanocytes presenting with complete or partial loss of skin
color. Broader definitions are available from different authors and
medical scientists [2].
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