Melanoma-associated leukoderma
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Melanoma-associated leukoderma is a cutaneous condition, and is a vitiligo
-like depigmentation
that can occur in patients with cutaneous or ocular melanoma.
Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a condition 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,...
-like depigmentation
Depigmentation
Depigmentation is the lightening of the skin, or loss of pigment. Depigmentation of the skin can be caused by a number of local and systemic conditions. The pigment loss can be partial or complete...
that can occur in patients with cutaneous or ocular melanoma.