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-- [ From: Mariana Ruggles * EMC.Ver #2.10P ] -- > > Edwin Partridge wrote: > > Extensive areas of my skin are bleached white and do not tan when I am > exposed to the sun in the summer. My skin lacks melanin in those areas. > This condition is named Vitiligo. That seems to be the total extent of the > knowledge available on the condition. > > When I was diagnosed as having Parkinson's disease, and I learned about > the loss of color of the substantia nigra, I inquired if this was related > to my Vitiligo. The hesitant and thoughtful answer was no. > > But perhaps whatever attacks the melanin in my skin actually does attack > the neuromelanine also in my substantia nigra. I, too have EXTENSIVE vitiligo.........I do not have P D. I have been assured that the only 'marker' vitiligo indicates is thyroid problems. Piece and Joy..Mariana in Southern [log in to unmask]