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Publication
MicroRNA expression profiling identifies potential serum biomarkers for non-segmental vitiligo
Pigment Cell Melanoma Res. 2013 May; 26(3):418-21
Shi YL, Weiland M, Li J, Hamzavi I, Henderson M, Huggins RH, Mahmoud BH, Agbai O, Mi X, Dong Z, Lim HW, Mi QS, Zhou L.
FAQOther Questions
- What is vitiligo?
Vitiligo (pronounced vit-ill-EYE-go) is a generally unpredictable skin disease that causes a gradual loss of skin color and overlying hair on different parts of the body. Contr...
- Is vitiligo contagious?
Vitiligo is not contagious. This means it cannot be spread from person to person through physical contact, sharing personal items, or any other means of transmission. Vitiligo i...
- Vitiligo and Pregnancy
Pregnancy with vitiligo? The good news: vitiligo itself doesn’t make pregnancy unsafe. Most women stay stable (some even improve), though flares can pop up after birth — usually...
Though it is not always easy to treat vitiligo, there is much to be gained by clearly understanding the diagnosis, the future implications, treatment options and their outcomes.
Many people deal with vitiligo while remaining in the public eye, maintaining a positive outlook, and having a successful career.
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