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摘要
vitiligo is a relatively common dermatologic finding and one that has been observed since ancient times. depigmentation of the skin, with loss of melanocytes on histology characterizes this disorder. a range of clinical phenotypes lead to varying degrees of morbidity. the cause of vitiligo remains unknown, although an autoimmune pathogenesis seems most likely. treatment also remains difficult. a number of new therapies show significant potential. in this review, we will focus on the classification of childhood vitiligo, hypotheses of pathogenesis and treatment.
