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Prepubertal and postpubertal vitiligo: a multivariate comparative study in 375 patients
- Source :
- Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, Vol 92, Iss 6, Pp 811-815 (2017)
- Publication Year :
- 2017
- Publisher :
- Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia, 2017.
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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 (
- Subjects :
- Nevus, halo
Stress, psychological
Vitiligo
Dermatology
RL1-803
Subjects
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