Tag: Oxidative Stress

• 11 Jun 2017
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• Oxidative Stress,Vitiligo

Vitiligo and Oxidative Stress

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) in excess have been documented in active vitiligo skin. Numerous proteins in addition to tyrosinase are affected. It is possible that oxidative stress is one among the main principal causes of vitiligo. However, there also exists ample evidence for altered immunological processes in vitiligo, particularly in chronic and progressive conditions. Both …