Vitiligo: Patient stories, self-esteem, and the psychological burden of disease
Vitiligo is a relatively common disorder that is characterized by depigmented patches of skin. Multiple studies characterize the overwhelming psychological burden that is experienced by many patients around the globe. This review examines personal patient stories and the impacts of age, culture, sex...
Main Authors: | P.E. Grimes, MD, M.M. Miller, BS |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-03-01
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Series: | International Journal of Women's Dermatology |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352647517300965 |
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