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Leucoderma or Vitiligo is a skin disease characterized by white spots and patches on the skin they can also be caused by fungus and tinea ... Under this skin condition, certain parts of the skin gradually lose color leaving behind white patches. This occurs due to loss of melanin, a dark pigment which gives color to skin.
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www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/leucoderma.shtml
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White patches: White patches on the skin. See free access online books about White patches below. See detailed information below for a list of 12 causes of White patches, including diseases and drug side effect causes. ... White skin patches (1 cause)
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www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/white_patches.htm
www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/white_patches.htm
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List of 14 disease causes of White skin patches, patient stories, diagnostic guides, medical books excerpts online about White skin patches, 5 drug side effect causes. Diagnostic checklist, medical tests, doctor questions, and related signs or symptoms for White skin patches. ... White skin patches: The occurrence of...
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www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/white_skin_patches.htm
www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/white_skin_patches.htm
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What Causes White Patches on Skin ... Lichen Sclerosis: This condition typically affects the vulva, penis or anus. It manifests itself with symptoms including thinning skin and white patches on skin. The patches may be localized or the plaques may spread over a wider area.
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skincare.lovetoknow.com/White_Patches_on_Skin
skincare.lovetoknow.com/White_Patches_on_Skin
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Similar to eczema, pityriasis alba is a skin disorder that can cause round or oval white patches on the skin, which are sometimes flaky. The patches usually appear on the face, upper arms, neck and torso and are most prevalent in children and teenagers, usually with dark skin.
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skincare.lovetoknow.com/White_Spots_on_Skin
skincare.lovetoknow.com/White_Spots_on_Skin
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I have recently (In the last year or so) been developing these white patches on my face,neck and arms. The rest of my body and face tans except for these patches. The ones on my arms are rough but the ones on my face are just like places that don't tan. ... Re: white patches on my skin...
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www.drspock.com/discussion/message/0,1812,66470,00.html
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Read about vitiligo (an incurable skin disorder caused by depigmentation due to melanocyte destruction) symptoms (white patches on skin), diagnosis, and treatments. ... Vitiligo is a condition in which white patches develop on the skin. Any location on the body can be affected, and most people with vitiligo have white...
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www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4742...
www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=47420
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The medical term for white patches on skin is Vitiligo. Between 1 to 2% of the world's population suffers from this disorder, which is approximately 65 million people. In the United States alone several million people have the disease. It a...
http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Treat-and-Prevent-White-...
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