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Vitiligo
Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition in which affected individuals have hypopigmented (whitened) areas of skin.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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Is vitiligo genetic?
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Is vitiligo possible in baby?
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Surgical options for vitiligo?
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What is treatment for vitiligo?
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How to stop vitiligo expansion?
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Can Indian people get vitiligo?
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vitiligo can pass over generation?
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Help me out here: what is vitiligo?
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How do u know when u have vitiligo?
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Is having vitiligo a genetic problem?
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what is the best treatment for vitiligo
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How can I contain the spreading of vitiligo?
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I have had vitiligo. what can help vitiligo?
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What is a really good treatment for vitiligo?
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What is the most effective treatment for Vitiligo?
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what treatment options are available for vitiligo?
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A 48-year old asked:
Vitiligo what are the chances of Vitiligo spreading?
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How fast can symptoms of vitiligo appear and spread?
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A 25-year old female asked:
I have vitiligo patches what should my diet include?
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What can I use for vitiligo if I don't have a doctor?
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I want to ask the doctor about medicine for vitiligo?
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What are some of the environmental causes for vitiligo?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Doea vitiligo takea years to spread or get new patches?
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Which treatment works the best and fastest for vitiligo?
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What the best treatment to stop vitiligo from spreading?
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Where can I find support for those who suffer from vitiligo?
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