vitiligo
noun [ U ] medical specialized uk/ˌvɪt.ɪˈlaɪ.ɡəʊ/ us/ˌvɪt̬.ɪˈlaɪ.ɡoʊ/
白斑病，白癜风
a medical condition in which areas of the skin lose pigment (= the substance that gives it colour), causing them to appear white
Vitiligo frequently affects the face and the back of the hands, areas that are the most visible in public. 白癜风往往会影响到脸部和手背这些在公共场合最明显的部位。
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- Vitiligo may be an autoimmune disorder, according to Dr. Katharine Lam, a dermatology expert.
- Cosmetics are often used to disguise vitiligo.
- There is no clear distinction between these disorders and such accepted medical problems as acne or vitiligo (a disorder of skin pigmentation).
- Vitiligo skin has no natural protection against the sun's rays.