Classification of segmental vitiligo on the trunk3. (February 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: van, N.; Bosma, S.; Boone, B.; Speeckaert, R.
• Is Part Of: British journal of dermatology. Volume 170:Number 2(2014:Feb.)
• Page Start: 322
• Page End: 327
• Publication Date: 2014-02
• Subjects: Dermatology -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/bjd.12652
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-0963

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="en" id="bjd12652-abs-0002"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p> <bold>What's already known about this topic?</bold> </p> <p> <list id="bjd12652-list-0001" list-type="bullet"> <list-item> <p>A classification for segmental vitiligo lesions on the face has been reported.</p> </list-item> <list-item> <p>Currently, a classification for segmental vitiligo on the trunk is still unavailable.</p> </list-item> </list> </p> <p> <bold>What does this study add?</bold> </p> <p> <list id="bjd12652-list-0002" list-type="bullet"> <list-item> <p>This is the first study providing a classification for segmental vitiligo lesions located on the trunk.</p> </list-item> <list-item> <p>This classification will have a prognostic value with respect to the future distribution of early lesions.</p> </list-item> <list-item> <p>This information may provide diagnostic clues in doubtful clinical situations.</p> </list-item> </list> </p> </abstract>