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#126073 - 12/14/04 09:27 AM
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Does anyone know if Vitiligp is related to HIV infection? I have white spots all over my back
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The whiteness seen in vitiligo is due to the destruction and loss of pigment cells (melanocytes) in the skin. Why this occurs is unknown, but it is more likely to happen in people with diabetes, pernicious anemia, thyroid problems, or poorly functioning adrenal glands. The problem sometimes sets in following a physical trauma, particularly a blow to the head.
It is also thought to be linked to genetic heredity. Currently, it is no associated with primary HIV infection.
Cheers
Jazz
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