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Disease Comparison

Compare similarities and differences between two diseases.

Vitiligo

Mild
1
Symptoms
0
Causes
0
Treatments
5
FAQs
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Leukemia

Unknown
4
Symptoms
2
Causes
0
Treatments
5
FAQs

Overview

Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a condition in which areas of the skin lose their normal pigment, producing lighter or white patches. It occurs when pigment-producing cells called melanocytes are destroyed or stop functioning. The patches may appear on the face, hands, feet, around body openings or other areas and can gradually become more extensive. Hair in affected areas may also lose pigment.
Leukemia
Leukemia is a group of cancers affecting blood-forming tissues, particularly the bone marrow and blood cells. Abnormal blood-forming cells multiply excessively and interfere with the production of normal red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Different types of leukemia progress at different rates and affect different blood-cell lines. Symptoms may include fatigue, frequent infections, fever, easy bruising and bleeding.

Symptoms

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Loss Of Speech
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Fever Persistent Hoarseness Sleep Talking Weight Loss

Causes

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Genetics Smoking

Diagnosis

Vitiligo
Vitiligo is usually diagnosed from the appearance and distribution of depigmented skin during a physical examination. A Wood lamp may help a healthcare professional identify areas of pigment loss, particularly in lighter skin. Medical history and examination may be used to look for associated autoimmune conditions. A skin biopsy or blood tests may sometimes be recommended when the diagnosis is uncertain.
Leukemia
Leukemia is evaluated using a medical history, physical examination and blood tests. A complete blood count may show abnormal numbers of blood cells. Examination of blood cells can provide additional information. Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are commonly used to confirm the diagnosis and determine the leukemia type. Genetic and molecular tests may help classify the disease and guide treatment.

Prevention

Vitiligo
There is no proven way to prevent vitiligo because its underlying causes are not completely understood. Protect depigmented skin from excessive sunlight because areas without pigment are more vulnerable to sunburn. Use appropriate sun protection and avoid unnecessary skin injury. People with vitiligo should seek medical advice if new or changing patches appear so that other causes of pigment loss can be considered.
Leukemia
Most cases of leukemia cannot be prevented because the causes are usually unknown. Avoiding unnecessary exposure to high levels of radiation and certain harmful chemicals may reduce the risk associated with known environmental factors. People who have received treatments that can increase leukemia risk should follow recommended medical follow-up. Early evaluation of persistent unexplained symptoms can help identify blood disorders.

Risk Factors

Vitiligo
Having a family member with vitiligo can increase risk. Other risk factors include having certain autoimmune conditions and, in some people, a history of significant skin injury or severe sunburn. Vitiligo can develop at any age and affects people of all skin types. Many people who develop it have no known risk factor.
Leukemia
Risk factors vary by leukemia type and may include increasing age, certain inherited genetic disorders, previous chemotherapy or radiation therapy, high-dose radiation exposure and some occupational or environmental chemical exposures. Having certain blood disorders may also increase risk of particular leukemia types. Most people with leukemia do not have a clearly identifiable risk factor.

Treatment

Vitiligo
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Leukemia
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