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What You Need to Know About Vitiligo

Vitiligo is the name given to a condition that causes the loss of pigment on the skin, hair and in some cases eye colour. The lack of pigmentation causes white patches to appear and these can be of various shapes and sizes. Both male and females can develop this condition and of any race, although it is thought that one is more likely to develop Vitiligo if a parent or relative has the condition. Vitiligo is also more likely amongst those who suffer from an autoimmune condition […]

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