Quadrichrome vitiligo
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Quadrichrome vitiligo is another variant of vitiligo
, a cutaneous condition, which reflects the presence of a fourth color (dark brown) at sites of perifollicular repigmentation.
Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a condition that causes depigmentation of sections of skin. It occurs when melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin pigmentation, die or are unable to function. The cause of vitiligo is unknown, but research suggests that it may arise from autoimmune, genetic, oxidative stress,...
, a cutaneous condition, which reflects the presence of a fourth color (dark brown) at sites of perifollicular repigmentation.
See also
- Trichrome vitiligo
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