Vitiligo (vit-uh-lie-go) commonly called as 'leucoderma' is a condition in which there is a development of milky-white patches on the skin. Millions of people of all races and ethnicities worldwide have Vitiligo. It occurs in 0.5-2% of the general population. It was considered by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru to be one of the three major medical problems in India in addition to leprosy and malaria. In India, it is common to consider affected individuals or members of their family as unfit for marriage. Often referred to as "white leprosy," women with it are often discriminated against in marriage; if they develop Vitiligo after marriage, it can be grounds for divorce....
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