Vitiligo of lower eyelid or periocular area (Q91536)
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This is a condition of the lower eyelid and periocular area that causes depigmentation of sections of skin. It occurs when melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin pigmentation, die or are unable to function. The cause of vitiligo is unknown, but research suggests that it may arise from autoimmune, genetic, oxidative stress, neural, or viral causes.
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| English | Vitiligo of lower eyelid or periocular area |
This is a condition of the lower eyelid and periocular area that causes depigmentation of sections of skin. It occurs when melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin pigmentation, die or are unable to function. The cause of vitiligo is unknown, but research suggests that it may arise from autoimmune, genetic, oxidative stress, neural, or viral causes. |
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13 August 2026
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