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Chemical vitiligo: A subset of vitiligo

Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2020
Chemical leucoderma, an under-diagnosed common condition often mimicking idiopathic vitiligo, represents an acquired depigmentation induced by repeated exposure to specific chemical compounds in subjects with genetic susceptibility to vitiligo. This has been increasing rapidly in incidence in recent decades in developing countries like India. The term '
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Data-Driven Deep Supervision for Skin Lesion Classification [PDF]

arXiv, 2022
Automatic classification of pigmented, non-pigmented, and depigmented non-melanocytic skin lesions have garnered lots of attention in recent years. However, imaging variations in skin texture, lesion shape, depigmentation contrast, lighting condition, etc. hinder robust feature extraction, affecting classification accuracy.
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The Vitiligo in Senegal [PDF]

ISRN Dermatology, 2012
The aim of our study was to determine the epidemiological and clinical aspects of vitiligo in the largest dermatology department of Senegal. A cross-sectional and descriptive study in a period of 5 months was performed covering all the vitiligo cases. Fifty patients were identified (26 women and 24 men). The mean age was 26.5 years. A family history of
Assane Diop, Boubacar Ahy Diatta, Suzanne Oumou Niang, Mame Thierno Dieng, Maodo Ndiaye, Moussa Diallo, Assane Kane, Sonia Bouksani, Fatimata Ly   +8 more
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Varicella‐zoster virus in actively spreading segmental vitiligo skin: Pathological, immunochemical, and ultrastructural findings (a first and preliminary study)

Pigment Cell &Melanoma Research, Volume 36, Issue 1, Page 78-85, January 2023., 2023
Abstract Segmental vitiligo (SV) is a unilateral subtype of vitiligo which is clinically characterized by a cutaneous depigmentation and histologically by a melanocyte loss from the epidermis and hair follicle reservoirs. To date, its pathogenesis remains a mystery.
Yvon Gauthier, Sebastien Lepreux, Muriel Cario‐Andre, Jérome Rambert, Adrien Dakdaki, Marie‐Edith Lafon, Redouane Abouqal, Laila Benzekri   +7 more
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Vitiligo and Autoimmunity [PDF]

Medical Archives, 2013
Vitiligo is an acquired skin disorder characterized by depigmented maculae resulting from a reduction of the number and function of melanocytes. The etiopathogenesis of the disease is still unclear, but there is evidence that autoimmunity may be involved.The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and significance of antinuclear (ANA) and ...
Tomica Jukic, Emina Kasumagic-Halilovic, Begler Begovic, Nermina Ovcina-Kurtovic, Jasenko Karamehic, Sladjana Samardzic   +5 more
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A child with vitiligo

Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2021
Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition which affects 0,5-2% of the world’s population, without any sex or ethnical predilection. Clinically it is characterized by the development of well-defined depigmented macules. Although its etiopathogenesis is exquisitely compound and remains not fully anderstood, it is known that it results from the destruction of ...
Prylińska, Monika, Kożuchowski, Marcin, Husejko, Jakub   +2 more
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Real‐world experience of adjuvant immunotherapy for stages III–IV melanoma: A monocentric observational study

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Adjuvant immunotherapy (AIO) improved recurrence‐free survival (RFS) in patients with resected stages III–IV melanoma. Real‐world data, especially in elderly patients, as well as optimal management of patients who relpases, are still limited.
Manon Blaise, Eric Fontas, Barbara Seitz‐Polski, Laura Troin, Alexandra Picard, Perrine Rousset, Elodie Long‐Mira, Micheline Razzouk‐Cadet, Madleen Chassang, Thierry Passeron, Henri Montaudié   +10 more
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Mental Health and Well‐Being Support for Individuals Living With Skin Conditions: A Global Landscape Analysis of Patient Needs and Current Resources

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The impact of skin diseases can be devastating, encompassing physical symptoms such as bumps, rashes, hyper‐ or loss of pigmentation, redness, itch, pain and scarring. The consequences on mental health and well‐being are often more detrimental, impacting the ability to conduct routine daily activities and engage socially.
Tammi Shipowick, Jennifer Austin, Nicole Sudiacal, Stephanie Miller, Jennifer A. Pereira, Christine Bundy   +5 more
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Skin Diseases in Long‐Distance Runners

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Long‐distance running, including both road running and trail/mountain running, has significantly increased in popularity in recent years. The prolonged, repetitive physical activity combined with environmental exposures predisposes runners to a range of dermatological problems.
Henna Ahomies, Vincent Descamps, Stéphanie Leclerc‐Mercier, Nicolas Kluger   +3 more
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The Genetics of Vitiligo [PDF]

Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2011
Vitiligo is one of the most striking of all human disease phenotypes, and it is perhaps the most common pigmentary disorder. The patchy loss of skin pigmentation and the marked contrast between involved and uninvolved skin particularly impacts persons of color, with consequent stigmatization that has long been recognized to result in significant social
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