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Vitiligo is a pigmentary disorder characterized by white macules that can spread. It affects areas with melanocytes, like hair and eyes. The causes are multifactorial and may involve autoimmune, cytotoxic, oxidative stress, neural, and viral mechanisms. Genetic factors also play a role. Treatments include sun protection, topical corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, phototherapy like UVB and PUVA. Melasma causes brown patches on sun exposed skin, often in women. Causes are not fully known but hormonal fa

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HBr

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