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Vitiligo | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Diagnosis of vitiligo begins with a medical history and physical exam. A special exam with a Wood's light may reveal areas of skin without pigmentation. Blood tests, such as thyroid function tests or blood glucose tests, may also be ordered.
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Author: Lynn West, MD Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 08/01/01