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Pronounced vit-uh-LIE- go.
Definition of medical terminology for Skin Abnormalities.
The emotional tone a person expresses.
Definition of medical terminology for Nose.
Vitiligo causes white patches on your skin . It can also affect your eyes, mouth and nose. It occurs when the cells that give your skin its color are destroyed.
Pertaining to autoimmunity, a misdirected immune response that occurs when the immune system goes awry and attacks the body itself.
Definition of medical terminology for Families.
Pronounced vit-uh-LIE- go.
Definition of medical terminology for Hair.
Definition of medical terminology for Early Ambulation.
Definition of medical terminology for Mouth Abnormalities.
Pronounced vit-uh-LIE- go.
Definition of medical terminology for Light.
Definition of medical terminology for Surgery.
No one knows what destroys them. It is more common in people with autoimmune diseases, and it might run in families. It usually starts before age 40.
The white patches are more common where your skin is exposed to the sun. In some cases, the patches spread. Vitiligo can cause your hair to gray early . If you have dark skin, you may lose color inside your mouth .
Using sunscreen will help protect your skin, and cosmetics can cover up the patches. Treatments for vitiligo include medicines, light therapy and surgery. Not every treatment is right for everyone. Many have side effects. Some take a long time. Some do not always work.
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