@article{15969, keywords = {Aged, Biopsy, Female, Humans, leprosy, Skin, Vitiligo}, author = {Misra R S and Jain R K and Mukherjee A}, title = {Vitiligo on tuberculoid patches--a case report.}, abstract = {

A case of tuberculoid leprosy with complete depigmentation on its active margins, in a predisposed individual to vitiligo is presented. The postulated mechanism of hypopigmentation vis-a-vis leprosy lesions is discussed in brief in the context of the presenting unusual association.

}, year = {1984}, journal = {Indian journal of leprosy}, volume = {56}, pages = {658-61}, month = {1984 Jul-Sep}, issn = {0254-9395}, language = {eng}, }