Which of the following terms refers to a condition characterized
by destruction of the melanocytes in circumscribed areas of the
skin?
a) Vitiligo
Vitiligo results in the development of white patches that may be
localized or widespread.
b) Hirsutism
Hirsutism is the condition of having excessive hair growth.
c) Lichenification
Lichenification refers to a leathery thickening of the skin.
d) Telangiectases
Telangiectases refers to red marks on the skin caused by stretching of
the superficial blood vessels.
by destruction of the melanocytes in circumscribed areas of the
skin?
a) Vitiligo
Vitiligo results in the development of white patches that may be
localized or widespread.
b) Hirsutism
Hirsutism is the condition of having excessive hair growth.
c) Lichenification
Lichenification refers to a leathery thickening of the skin.
d) Telangiectases
Telangiectases refers to red marks on the skin caused by stretching of
the superficial blood vessels.