Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which of the following terms refers to a condition characterized by destruction of the melanocytes in circumscribed areas of the skin?

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.