Alphos is a form of non-contagious leprosy, formerly described by the physician Celsus under the name of vitiligo, a term now used for another skin disease. In alphos, the skin is rough, and looks as if it had drops of white upon it, not much differing from morphew. A disease is any abnormal condition of the body or mind that causes discomfort, dysfunction, or distress to the person affected or those in contact with the person. ... For the malady found in the Hebrew Bible, see the article Tzaraath. ... Aulus Cornelius Celsus (25 BC—50 AD) was a Roman encyclopedist and possibly, although not likely, a physician. ... Young woman with Vitiligo Vitiligo (IPA ) or leukoderma is the patchy loss of skin pigmentation due to an auto-immune attack by the bodys own immune system on skin melanocytes. ... Dermatology is a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases (from Greek derma, skin), as well as its appendages (nails, hair, sweat glands). ...

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