The White Disease

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects gptkb:humans
any age group
any part of the body
gptkbp:can_cause gptkb:social_stigma
gptkbp:can_lead_to psychological distress
loss of self-esteem
discoloration of hair
gptkbp:cause skin discoloration
gptkbp:descendant nan
gptkbp:diagnosis blood tests
biopsy
clinical examination
gptkbp:diseases nan
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on gptkb:medical_research
dermatological studies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The White Disease
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of gptkb:literature
public awareness campaigns
gptkbp:is_affected_by sun exposure
certain medications
gptkbp:is_associated_with autoimmune disorders
gptkbp:is_characterized_by loss of melanocytes
white patches on the skin
gptkbp:is_influenced_by environmental factors
hormonal changes
gptkbp:is_known_to affect quality of life
vary in severity
gptkbp:is_linked_to genetic factors
gptkbp:is_managed_by gptkb:cosmetics
support groups
lifestyle changes
dietary changes
gptkbp:is_often_a_concern_for patients and families
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by other autoimmune conditions
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with vitamin deficiencies
psychological conditions
thyroid disease
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in medical conferences
health forums
gptkbp:is_often_involved_in patient education.
gptkbp:is_often_researched_in clinical trials
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in leprosy
certain populations
other skin conditions
gptkbp:is_recognized_as a chronic condition
gptkbp:is_recognized_by dermatologists
gptkbp:is_studied_in dermatology
gptkbp:is_targeted_at stress
gptkbp:is_visible_from darker skin tones
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:vitiligo
gptkbp:may_require_ongoing medical attention
gptkbp:requires light therapy
gptkbp:scientific_classification a skin disorder
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:surgery
laser therapy
oral medications
topical corticosteroids
phototherapy
skin grafting
immunomodulators
PUVA therapy
topical calcineurin inhibitors
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Karel_Čapek
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5