Colocalized Vitiligo and Psoriasis

Abstract

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory cutaneous disorder characterized by abnormal epidermal growth and differentiation, presenting as red, scaly patches, papules, and plaques. This common disease affects approximately 2% of the population [1]. Vitiligo is a depigmenting disorder characterized by progressive epidermal melanocyte destruction. This autoimmune disease affects approximately 0.3% to 0.5% of the population and is induced by multiple genetic and environmental factors. We present a rare case of a concomitant and colocalized presentation of vitiligo and psoriasis [2].