Open AccessA practical guide to vitiligo differential diagnoses in primary care
Author(s) -
Patricia Delgado,
Kristen Crumpton
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the nurse practitioner/the nurse practitioner
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1538-8662
pISSN - 0361-1817
DOI - 10.1097/01.npr.0000794516.47158.e1
Subject(s) - vitiligo , medical diagnosis , primary care , medicine , differential diagnosis , differential (mechanical device) , dermatology , family medicine , pathology , engineering , aerospace engineering
Primary care providers often encounter different types of pigmentary disorders such as vitiligo. This article arms the provider with the most common vitiligo differential diagnoses, with key findings and tips to identify specific hypopigmentary diseases. Readers will be better-prepared to provide safe and effective care and recommend referrals to appropriate specialties.