Source
Wikipedia: Vitiligo
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The English Wikipedia article "Vitiligo", consulted for facts cited on Medicine Atlas entities.
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URLhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitiligo
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Wikipedia: Vitiligo
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Vitiligo ( VIT-ih-LY-goh) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes skin to lose pigment (specifically melanin, which gives the skin color) in patches that vary in size and can appear anywhere on the body.
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