A clinical study of vitiligo in a rural set up of Gujarat

• Autori principali: Rita V Vora (Autore), Bhumi B Patel (Autore), Arvind H Chaudhary (Autore), Malay J Mehta (Autore), Abhishek P Pilani (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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Introduction: Vitiligo is an acquired depigmentary condition caused by inactivation or destruction of melanocytes in epidermis and hair follicle. Worldwide incidence of 1% has been reported; similar to various dermatological clinics in India. Widespread prejudice, ignorance, taboos, lack of scientif...