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Vitiligo
is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks
against the melanocytes of skin. As a result, the pigment is lost
completely on the affected areas.
Vitiligo is an inherited disease, but it is not present at birth.
Usually it appears by the age of 2 years old. Vitiligo can also
appear e.g. secondary to an injury.
HELPFUL
LINKS ON VITILIGO
http://www.rr-oona.com/SkinDiseases/Nasal/vitiligo-ENG.html
http://www.upei.ca/~cidd/Diseases/dermatology/vitiligo.htm
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