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1
Q

What is vitiligo?

A

Acquired autoimmune depigmentation of the skin

2
Q

What is the pathophysiology of vitiligo?

A

Destruction of melanocytes

3
Q

What are typical sites affected by vitiligo?

A

Exposed areas

  • face
  • neck
  • fingertips

Body folds

4
Q

What are the features of vitiligo?

A

Well demarcated patches of depigmented skin

5
Q

What conditions are associated with vitiligo?

A
T1DM
Addison's
Hashimoto's
Graves'
Pernicious anaemia
Alopecia areata
6
Q

How is vitiligo managed?

A

Use suncream

Topical steroids - use early