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- Title
The psychological impact of vitiligo in adult Sudanese patients.
- Authors
Osman, A M; Elkordufani, Y; Abdullah, M A
- Abstract
Vitiligo is a chronic skin disease that causes loss of pigment, resulting in irregular pale patches of skin. The disease has profound psychological consequences. These effects range from mild embarrassment to a severe loss of self-confidence and social anxiety, especially for those who have lesions on exposed skin. The study sought to determine the psychological impact of vitiligo in Sudanese patients.
- Publication
African journal of psychiatry, 2009, Vol 12, Issue 4, p284
- ISSN
1994-8220
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.4314/ajpsy.v12i4.49045