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Prepubertal and postpubertal vitiligo: a multivariate comparative study in 375 patients

Authors :
Huma Khurrum
Khalid M AlGhamdi
Source :
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, Vol 92, Iss 6, Pp 811-815 (2017)
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia, 2017.

Abstract

Abstract: Background: The onset of vitiligo during childhood is common. Limited data exist that compare the clinical associations of prepubertal and postpubertal vitiligo in Arabs. Objective: To compare the clinical profile of pre and postpubertal onset vitiligo. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted. The Vitiligo European Task Force questionnaire was completed for each patient. Results: A total of 375 patients were included; 199 had postpubertal vitiligo (>12 years), and 176 had prepubertal onset vitiligo (

Details

Language :
English, Portuguese
ISSN :
03650596 and 18064841
Volume :
92
Issue :
6
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.448ccc6afe24569bd8f6adf497845cd
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/abd1806-4841.20176154