Vitiligo (cont.)
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Gary W. Cole, MD, FAAD
Gary W. Cole, MD, FAADDr. Cole is board certified in dermatology. He obtained his BA degree in bacteriology, his MA degree in microbiology, and his MD at the University of California, Los Angeles. He trained in dermatology at the University of Oregon, where he completed his residency. Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitiligo DiagnosisGenerally, the diagnosis can be accurately made during a physical examination without the benefit of any further laboratory support. It is important to distinguish vitiligo from a variety of other skin conditions in which pigment loss (leukoderma) may be a part. Some of these conditions are present at birth and may have a well established genetic cause, like albinism. Others may have easily treated infectious etiology, like the fungus infection tinea versicolor. Occasionally, in order to distinguish these disorders, it may be necessary to perform a skin biopsy. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Vitiligo
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