Childhood vitiligo: Clinical epidemiological profi le
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چکیده
Vitiligo is an acquired, sometimes familial depigmentary disorder of the skin and hair which results from selective destruction of melanocytes. The prevalence of vitiligo ranges from 0.1% to 2% in various populations, The exact prevalence in the pediatric population is unknown, vitiligo begins before the age of ten years in about 25% of cases [1]. The average age in different studies ranges from four to eight years with a very early start possible from the age of three months [2-3]. Vitiligo in childhood can be associated with significant psychological trauma that may have long-lasting effects on the self-esteem of these children.
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