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The Vitiligo Condition

The Vitiligo condition is an autoimmune condition that causes skin depigmentation. An autoimmune disorder is a condition in which a person’s immune system reacts against the body’s own tissues and organs attacking and destroying them. In the case of Vitiligo, the immune system attacks and damages or destroys melanocytes. Melanocytes are specialized skin cells who’s
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Is Vitiligo Contagious?

Despite what people say Vitiligo cannot be contracted by touch as it is not contagious. However it is possible for it to be genetically inherited. Is Vitiligo Contagious? The most common and obvious symptom of Vitiligo is the white patches found on the skin. These patches can appear on any part of the body. Patches
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Vitiligo – How to Treat it?

Vitiligo is a relatively uncommon skin condition, estimated to affect about one to two percent of the entire world population. How to Treat it? The primary symptom of Vitiligo is white patches of skin. These patches may grow to cover large parts of the body or even the entire body. This disease is most distressing
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