Vitiligo

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
skin disorder
gptkbp:affects gptkb:skin
face
scalp
hands
feet
eyes
hair
mucous membranes
any part of the body
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:diabetes_mellitus
thyroid disease
alopecia areata
gptkbp:autoimmuneComponent true
gptkbp:canBeginAt any age
gptkbp:canBeNonSegmental true
gptkbp:canBeSegmental true
gptkbp:cause psychological distress
gptkbp:causedBy destruction of melanocytes
gptkbp:characterizedBy loss of skin pigmentation
gptkbp:commonIn people with darker skin
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:Wood's_lamp_examination
clinical examination
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Celsus
gptkbp:hasNoCure true
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vitiligo
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:L80
gptkbp:MeSH_ID gptkb:D014820
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:Michael_Jackson
gptkb:Winnie_Harlow
gptkbp:notContagious true
gptkbp:prevalence about 1% of population
gptkbp:progression unpredictable
gptkbp:researchInterest genetics
autoimmunity
melanocyte biology
gptkbp:riskFactor family history
autoimmune diseases
genetic predisposition
gptkbp:symptom white patches on skin
gptkbp:treatment phototherapy
skin grafting
immunomodulators
topical corticosteroids
depigmentation therapy
gptkbp:triggeredBy stress
sunburn
skin trauma
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Krizz_Kaliko
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6