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vit·i·li·go

 (vĭt′l-ī′gō, -ē′gō)
n.
Partial or total loss of skin pigmentation, often occurring in patches.
[Latin vitilīgō, tetter.]
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vitiligo

(ˌvɪtɪˈlaɪɡəʊ)
n
(Pathology) another name for leucoderma
[C17: from Latin: a skin disease, probably from vitium a blemish]
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vit•i•li•go

(ˌvɪt lˈaɪ goʊ, -ˈi goʊ)

n.
a skin disorder, of unknown cause, characterized by patches of unpigmented skin.
[1650–60; < Latin vitilīgō skin eruption, appar. akin to vitium fault, defect]
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vitiligo

Uneven coloring of the skin caused by loss of melanocytes and an uneven production of melanin (pigment). This results in lighter patches of skin surrounded by areas of the normal skin color. It is thought to be caused by a disorder of the immune system.
Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group Copyright © 2008 by Diagram Visual Information Limited
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.vitiligo - an acquired skin disease characterized by patches of unpigmented skin (often surrounded by a heavily pigmented border)
disease of the skin, skin disease, skin disorder - a disease affecting the skin
hypopigmentation - unusual lack of skin color
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vit·i·li·go

[MIM*193200]
n. vitiligo, trastorno epidérmico benigno que se manifiesta con manchas blancas en partes expuestas del cuerpo.
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vitiligo

n vitíligo or vitiligo
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In his book 'Take control of your health (2007)' Dr Joseph Mercola said vitiligo was a physical skin condition where the skin loses pigmentation, which created white spots on the skin that could burn more easily in the sun.
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Vitiligo is the most common pigmentary dermatologic disease caused by the destruction of melanocytes.1-3 Different studies have reported a prevalence of 0.1-2% for this condition.4 Although, pathogenesis of the vitiligo is not well-known exactly, but genetic predisposition, autoimmunity and neurological theories have been proposed.5-8 Although vitiligo is not life-threating or symptomatic, it can alter the individual's quality of life and may lead to mental and psychological problem in childhood, and interfere with the treatment adherence process.3
Efficacy of combination therapy of pimecrolimus 1% cream and mometasone cream with either agent alone in the treatment of childhood vitiligo

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