📋Overview
Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition characterized by loss of pigment-producing cells (melanocytes), resulting in well-defined white patches on the skin. It is considered an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks melanocytes. The term 'vitiligo' is the modern and widely accepted name for this condition.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0042900Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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