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GlossaryVitiligo (leukoderma)

chronic skin condition causing loss of pigment, resulting in white patches

Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition characterized by the loss of pigment, resulting in white patches on various parts of the body. This occurs when melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing skin pigment (melanin), are destroyed or stop functioning. The exact cause is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve genetic, autoimmune, and environmental factors.

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research Repigmentation of Leukoderma by Minigrafts of Normally Pigmented, Autologous Skin

56 citations, December 1978 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology”

Transplanting small skin grafts can successfully repigment leukoderma.

Immunohistopathological Analysis of Frizzled-4-Positive Immature Melanocytes from Hair Follicles of Patients with Rhododenol-Induced Leukoderma

research Immunohistopathological Analysis of Frizzled-4-Positive Immature Melanocytes from Hair Follicles of Patients with Rhododenol-Induced Leukoderma

8 citations, August 2015 in “Journal of dermatological science”

Rhododendrol in skin-whitening products can cause skin depigmentation and immune reactions.

research Chemical Leukoderma from Hair Dye Containing Para-Phenylenediamine

9 citations, July 2012 in “Dermatitis”

Hair dye with para-phenylenediamine can cause skin depigmentation.

Ultraviolet Light-Induced Leukoderma of the Scalp Associated with Androgenetic Alopecia: Senescent Actinic Depigmentation of the Scalp

research Ultraviolet Light-Induced Leukoderma of the Scalp Associated with Androgenetic Alopecia: Senescent Actinic Depigmentation of the Scalp

9 citations, September 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

UV light causes skin color loss in bald areas; wear a cap and use sunscreen.

research Surgical Treatments of Leukodermas Other Than Vitiligo Vulgaris

March 2018

Hair transplantation showed the most promise for repigmenting white hair, especially for eyebrows and eyelashes.

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