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Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
Medknow Publications on behalf of The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL)
ISSN: 0378-6323
EISSN: 0378-6323
Vol. 72, No. 1, 2006, pp. 68-71
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Bioline Code: dv06022
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Vol. 72, No. 1, 2006, pp. 68-71
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Resident's Page- Vitiligo: A sign of systemic disease
Huggins RichardH, Janusz ChristopherA, Schwartz RobertA
Abstract
Vitiligo reflects a systemic process that has important implications beyond the skin. These include other autoimmune diseases and ocular and neurological abnormalities. Alezzandrini syndrome and Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome particularly exemplify this relationship. In addition, vitiligo may be confused with other systemic disorders, including tuberous sclerosis, progressive systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), melanoma, and, in endemic regions, leprosy. We describe these associations and emphasize the importance of depigmenting disorders.
Keywords
Alezzandrini syndrome, Autoimmune diseases, Tuberous sclerosis, Vitiligo, Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome
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