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| Symptoms: | - Family history of vitiligo
- Sudden or gradual onset of flat normally textured areas of skin with complete pigment loss
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| Signs and tests: | Examination is usually sufficient to confirm the diagnosis. In some cases, a skin biopsy may be needed to rule out other causes of pigment loss.
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Review Date: 8/26/2002
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. editorial. Previous review: Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (7/28/2001).
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