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

• Main Authors: Rita V Vora (Author), Bhumi B Patel (Author), Arvind H Chaudhary (Author), Malay J Mehta (Author), Abhishek P Pilani (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: 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...