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Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a condition that arises due to melanin deficiency. Melanin is a pigment that gives characteristic color to the skin. The most common site of vitiligo is the skin that is exposed to the sun. The main symptom of vitiligo are white or pale patches on the skin. It is not painful but can cause itching. Non segmental vitiligo and segmental vitiligo are its two main types. There is no known cure for vitiligo. Protection from the sun helps in reducing the chances of vitiligo.
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