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Vitiligo: Mechanisms of Pathogenesis and Treatment. — SAQ
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A patient presents with features suggestive of vitiligo: mechanisms of pathogenesis and treatment.. Vitiligo is an autoimmune destruction of melanocytes producing well-demarcated, depigmented (chalk-white) macules and patches, often on the **face (periorifacial), hands, extensor surfaces...
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a) What is the most likely diagnosis and what clinical features support it? (2 marks)
b) What investigations would you arrange to confirm the diagnosis? (3 marks)
c) Outline your management plan for this patient. (3 marks)
d) What are the key complications and prognostic factors? (2 marks)