Childhood vitiligo developing after COVID-19 infection


Published: 6 June 2023
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Both COVID-19 and vaccinations against it have been related to immune cutaneous manifestations. Here, we present a case of childhood vitiligo, developed after a COVID-19 infection.


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Viglizzo, G., Herzum, A., Gariazzo, L., Olcese, C., & Occella, C. (2023). Childhood vitiligo developing after COVID-19 infection. Dermatology Reports, 15(3). https://doi.org/10.4081/dr.2023.9547

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