Does psychological stress trigger or exacerbate vitiligo: More data are needed
Background: Vitiligo is a common disorder characterized by depigmentation due to autoimmune destruction of melanocytes. The role of psychological stress in causing vitiligo is not well characterized. Purpose: This article aims at reviewing the role of stress in triggering and/or exacerbating vitilig...
Main Authors: | Seba N Almutairi, Mohammed I Aljasser |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.jddsjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2352-2410;year=2020;volume=24;issue=2;spage=81;epage=83;aulast=Almutairi |
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