Multiple choice

Which of the following is not true regarding Vitligo?

  1. It occurs in genetically predisposed individual.

  2. UV B therapy given.

  3. Local steroid

  4. Leukotrichia is a good prognosis.
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Explanation

Leukotrichia (white hair in vitiligo patches) indicates destruction of melanocytes in hair follicles, which is a POOR prognostic sign as it means vitiligo is more stable and resistant to treatment. All other statements are true: vitiligo has genetic predisposition, UVB therapy is a mainstay treatment, and local steroids are used. The question asks which is NOT true.

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