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vitiligoor leukodermaSkin disorder manifested by smooth, white spots on various parts of the body. Though the pigment-making cells of the skin, or melanocytes, are structurally intact, they have lost the ability to synthesize the pigment. The reason for the condition is unclear. Individuals with vitiligo (about 1% of the adult population) are usually in good general health, but vitiligo presents a cosmetic problem that can be serious in dark-skinned individuals. Normal skin color rarely returns, and there is no known cure. vitiligo [‚vid·əl‚ī·gō] (medicine) A skin disease characterized by an acquired ochromia in areas of various sizes and shapes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Company believes that, based on clinical trials conducted to date, that the XTRAC(TM) laser system can effectively re-pigment a patient's skin, essentially eradicating the white spots that had developed as a result of vitilgo, and restoring the patient's skin to the same condition that existed prior to the onset of the disease. |
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