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Can Sunburn and Skin Injuries Trigger Vitiligo?
Skin injuries like sunburn or cuts can trigger vitiligo in individuals who are genetically...
Vitiligo and Lupus: What’s the Connection?
People living with vitiligo have a higher risk of developing lupus than individuals in the...
Vitiligo in Children: What You Need To Know
An estimated 1 million to 2 million people in the U.S. live with vitiligo — more than half of...
Vitiligo and Vision Loss: What’s the Connection?
Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease that affects the body’s pigmentation, leading to white patches...
Vitiligo and Thyroid Autoimmunity: What’s the Connection?
Vitiligo is a skin condition associated with autoimmune thyroid diseases such as Hashimoto’s...
Which Chemicals Can Trigger or Worsen Vitiligo?
Vitiligo is an autoimmune skin condition in which smooth white patches (called macules) appear on...
Does Stress or Emotional Trauma Cause Vitiligo To Develop?
Psychological stress may contribute to the development of vitiligo. Vitiligo is a skin condition...
What Is Segmental Vitiligo?
Segmental vitiligo (SV) is a unique type of vitiligo, an autoimmune skin disorder that causes...
Tinea Versicolor vs. Vitiligo: What’s the Difference?
Tinea versicolor, also known as pityriasis versicolor, is a fungal infection that affects the top...
Is Vitiligo Hereditary?
The precise cause of vitiligo is unknown, although substantial research now suggests it is an...
