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Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a type of autoimmune disease in which an individual's immune system attacks the cells (melanocytes) that make pigment. It can rarely be associated with other autoimmune disease, therefore, a thorough history, physical, and sometimes laboratory evaluation is needed. It manifests as irregular white or hypopigmented patches on the skin. It can be progressive, chronic, and difficult to treat. Treatment options include topical creams and narrowband UVB therapy.