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Distinguish between Leukoderma/Vitiligo and Albinism.
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Difference between Leukoderma/Vitiligo and Albinism :
| Leukoderma/Vitiligo | Albinism |
|---|---|
| Skin pigmentation is lost from smaller or longer patches at different region of the body. | Complete loss of pigmentation all over the body including hair, eyebrows, eyelashes and even the iris. |
| Exact cause of Leukoderma is not yet known. | Albinism is a recessive trait caused due to inheritance. |
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