Vitiligo: Autoimmunity And Immune Responses

    July 2005 in “ International Journal of Dermatology ”
    Virendra Sehgal, Govind Srivastava
    TLDR Vitiligo is caused by the immune system attacking skin pigment cells.
    The document "Vitiligo: Auto‐immunity and immune responses" discussed the autoimmune nature of vitiligo, a condition characterized by the loss of skin pigmentation. The authors, Virendra N. Sehgal and Govind Srivastava, explored the immune responses involved in the pathogenesis of vitiligo, highlighting the role of autoimmunity in the destruction of melanocytes. The study emphasized the importance of understanding the immune mechanisms to develop effective treatments for vitiligo. The paper was published on July 20, 2005, and had been cited 24 times.
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