Post-COVID pigment loss: the connection between vitiligo and the pandemic
Shahad Fahmi Dhaiban,
Salaa Zaki Abduljabbar Alfadagh,
Zahraa Mahmood Jasim
Abstract:Introduction
Vitiligo is an acquired disorder characterized by the progressive loss of functional melanocytes, resulting in depigmented macules and patches on the skin. It affects a significant portion of the world’s population, with no specific gender or geographic predilection.
Aim
To explore the current understanding of the association between vitiligo and COVID-19.
Material and methods
This is a cross-sectional comparative research of 90 … Show more
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