Hypothesis: Zinc can be effective in treatment of vitiligo

Vitiligo is a common depigmenting skin disorder (prevalence 0.1-2%), still represents a cause of stigmatization and quality of life impairment in a large population. Several theories on vitiligo etiopathogenesis have been suggested including in trauma, stress, and autoimmune and genetic predispositi...

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Main Authors: Nooshin Bagherani, Reza Yaghoobi, Mohammad Omidian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2011;volume=56;issue=5;spage=480;epage=484;aulast=Bagherani