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2. Vitiligo - Wikipedia

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   Vitiligo (/ ˌ v ɪ t ɪ ˈ l aɪ ɡ oʊ /, vit-il-eye-goh) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes patches of skin to lose pigment or color. [1] The cause of vitiligo is unknown, but it may be related to immune system changes, genetic factors, stress, or sun exposure.

3. How to get rid of sun spots on your face and prevent them ...

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   Sometimes people also develop white spots called idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis, "which we really think are kind of sun spots in reverse," she says. In this case, a small area of skin loses its ...

4. White spots on skin: What are they and are they dangerous? - AOL

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5. Leucism - Wikipedia

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   Leucism (/ ˈ l uː s ɪ z əm,-k ɪ z-/) [2] [3] [4] is a wide variety of conditions that result in partial loss of pigmentation in an animal—causing white, pale, or patchy coloration of the skin, hair, feathers, scales, or cuticles, but not the eyes. [4] It is occasionally spelled leukism.

6. Depigmentation - Wikipedia

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   Depigmentation is the lightening of the skin or loss of pigment. Depigmentation of the skin can be caused by a number of local and systemic conditions. The pigment loss can be partial (injury to the skin) or complete (caused by vitiligo). It can be temporary (from tinea versicolor) or permanent (from albinism). [1]

7. Sun Spots vs Freckles: How to Tell the Difference, And What ...

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   Ever spot something on your skin and wonder um, how long has that been there? Before you fall down the rabbit hole of Google, let’s start with step one: identifying what the spot in question ...

8. Actinic keratosis - Wikipedia

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   Actinic keratosis (AK), sometimes called solar keratosis or senile keratosis, [1] [2] is a pre-cancerous [3] area of thick, scaly, or crusty skin. [4] [5] Actinic keratosis is a disorder of epidermal keratinocytes that is induced by ultraviolet (UV) light exposure ().

9. What Dermatologists Want You to Know About White Spots on ...

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   White spots on nails, also known as leukonychia, are usually harmless but may indicate a medical condition. Dermatologists explain common causes and treatment. ... Other skin conditions like ...