| • | loss of melanocytes from the epidermis and mucous membranes |
| • | autoimmune (associated with other autoimmune dz???): thyroid dz, alopecia areata, diabetes mellitus, Addison’s, pernicious anemia |
Treatment:
| • | one small study showed some efficacy: folic acid 5mg BID; vit B12 1mg BID and sun |
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