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    Ati pharm patho midterm proctored exam

    Which of the following skin conditions is characterized by depigmentation from the loss of cutaneous melanocytes in the skin?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is an inflammatory skin condition characterized by itching, redness, and dry patches. It does not involve the loss of melanocytes or result in depigmentation. B. Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition in which melanocytes (pigment-producing cells) are destroyed, leading to well-defined patches of depigmented (white) skin. C. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition marked by rapid skin cell turnover, causing red, scaly, and sometimes silvery plaques—pigmentation changes are not typical. D. Rosacea is a chronic facial skin condition involving redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes acne-like bumps. It does not cause depigmentation or loss of melanocytes.

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