Clinico-Epidemiological Profile and Treatment Pattern of Vitiligo in Selected Dermatological Clinics of Mekelle City, Northern Ethiopia.

Afewerki Gebremeskel Tsadik Goitom Fitsum Legesse Desilu Mahari Desta Brhane Teklebrhan Assefa Hailekiros Gebretsadik Kidanemariam Meles Tekie Gidey

Published in: Dermatology research and practice (2020)

The prevalence of vitiligo was found to be high. The clinico-epidemiological profile of vitiligo in Ethiopia was similar with that found globally. However, treatment options of vitiligo were very limited in Ethiopia.

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primary care
risk factors
replacement therapy
smoking cessation