NR 511 / NR511 MIDTERM EXAM STUDY GUIDE.

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Vitiligo risk factors 1. Autoimmune 2. > 20 y/o 3. Fam hx 4. Skin trauma 5. Thyroid issues (sometimes follow vitiligo) Vitiligo findings 1. White macules/patches on sun-exposed areas (face, l... ips, arms, hands, feet) 2. Also found in mucous membranes and retina 3. Sometimes also uveitis noted 4. Premature graying Vitiligo diagnostics 1. Clinical 2. Biopsy can confirm absences of melanocytes 3. Other tests to r/o associated diseases (anemia, thyroid disease, eye problems, DM, antinuclear antibody tests) Vitiligo treatment 1. Topical corticosteroids/calcineurin inhibitors 2. Light therapy 3. Psoralen w/ UVA therapy and UVB light 4. Depigmentation with topical creams 5. Surgical [Show More]

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