Autoimmunity in Segmental Vitiligo
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Vitiligo and autoimmunity.
BACKGROUND Vitiligo is an acquired skin disorder characterized by depigmented maculae resulting from a reduction of the number and function of melanocytes. The etiopathogenesis of the disease is still unclear, but there is evidence that autoimmunity may be involved. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and significance of antinuclear (ANA) and thyroid peroxidase (an...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Frontiers in Immunology
سال: 2020
ISSN: 1664-3224
DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.568447