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Vilitigo

Published on Dec 09, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

VITILIGO

SABRINA POSADA

WHAT IS IT?

VILITIGO IS A CONDITION IN WHICH YOU LOSE PIGMENTS OF YOUR SKIN.

HOW DOES IT OCCUR?

THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE DISEASE ARE UNKNOWN , BUT THERE ARE SIMILAR LINKS TO OTHER AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES.

CURE/TREATMENT

  • Steroids
  • Ultraviolet Lights
  • Immunodulators
  • Depigmentation

WHO GETS IT?

  • In the United States, 1 to 2 million people have the disorder.
  • Most people get Vilitigo before their 40th birthday.
  • This disease can effect both sexes and any race.
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REFERENCES

  • National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Disease