303 citations
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August 1971 in “The American Journal of Medicine”
This report suggests that in vitiligo, melanocytes may be destroyed by the same factors necessary for melanin production, contributing to the skin's depigmentation.
161 citations
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March 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
This study analyzed survey responses from 800 alopecia areata patients and found a possible genetic association with increased insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus in relatives but not in the patients themselves.
10 citations
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January 2012 in “Case reports in medicine”
This report describes two cases where patients developed vitiligo as a side effect of diphencyprone treatment for alopecia areata, highlighting the need to inform patients about this potential adverse effect.
8 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery”
In this study, the researchers observed that localized vitiligo was most prevalent among patients in Saudi Arabia, commonly beginning on the face and frequently associated with thyroid disorders.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”
This study highlights how combining genetic and environmental risk assessments could advance early screening and personalized prevention for vitiligo, given its genetic complexity and environmental interactions.
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