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Vitiligo : a review of the literature
Author
Source
Sudanese Journal of Dermatology
Issue
Vol. 4, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2006), pp.55-63, 9 p.
Publisher
Sudanese Association of Dermatologists
Publication Date
2006-12-31
Country of Publication
Sudan
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Vitiligo is a relatively common dermatologic finding that has been observed since ancient times.
It affects both sexes equally and the mean age at onset is between 10 and 30 years.
Depigmentation of the skin, with loss of melanocytes on histology characterizes this disorder.
The objective of this study was to investigate scientific findings on the classification, aetiology and treatment of vitiligo, published in reviews indexed by the Medline database between 1990 and 2005.
On the basis of this analysis of the literature, it is possible to discern an increase in the volume of publications.
Vitiligo has been and continues to be studied in great depth with the objective of identifying its causes and possible treatment strategies.
The cause of vitiligo remains unknown, although an autoimmune pathogenesis seems most likely.
Treatment also remains difficult.
New and emerging therapies have been proposed such as topical immunomodulators, allied to traditional therapies with psoralen and Steroids.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Laranjeira, Carlos António. 2006. Vitiligo : a review of the literature. Sudanese Journal of Dermatology،Vol. 4, no. 2, pp.55-63.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-282711
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Laranjeira, Carlos António. Vitiligo : a review of the literature. Sudanese Journal of Dermatology Vol. 4, no. 2 (Dec. 2006), pp.55-63.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-282711
American Medical Association (AMA)
Laranjeira, Carlos António. Vitiligo : a review of the literature. Sudanese Journal of Dermatology. 2006. Vol. 4, no. 2, pp.55-63.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-282711
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 63
Record ID
BIM-282711