Open AccessA clinical study of vitiligo in a rural set up of Gujarat
Author(s) -
Rita V Vora,
B. K. Patel,
Arvind Chaudhary,
Malay J Mehta,
Abhishek P Pilani
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
indian journal of community medicine/indian journal of community medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.375
H-Index - 32
eISSN - 1998-3581
pISSN - 0970-0218
DOI - 10.4103/0970-0218.137150
Subject(s) - vitiligo , medicine , dermatology , family history , leprosy , incidence (geometry) , epidemiology , outpatient clinic , pediatrics , surgery , pathology , physics , optics
Vitiligo is an acquired depigmentary condition caused by inactivation or destruction of melanocytes in epidermis and hair follicle. Worldwide incidence of 1% has been reported; similar to various dermatological clinics in India. Widespread prejudice, ignorance, taboos, lack of scientific appraisal, and confusion of vitiligo with leprosy makes it an immense psychological stress.