Vitiligo--the loss of pigmentation in skin patches
Marrs, R.
Professional Nurse 5(9): 470-471
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130 PMID: 2367540 Document Number: 349878
Vitiligo is a condition in which patches of skin lose their pigmentation. By offering emotional support and practical advice, nurses can help minimise the physical and psychological effects of the disease.
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