Publications by authors named "Heena Gulia"
Chemical leukoderma: An insight of pathophysiology and contributing factors.
Toxicol Ind Health
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Chemical leukoderma is a skin condition caused by chemical exposure, leading to loss of skin pigment due to the death of melanocytes, the cells responsible for pigmentation.
- - This condition is particularly concerning in developing countries like India, with links identified between household chemicals derived from phenols and catechol and its onset.
- - Its development is influenced by a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental factors, with recent studies highlighting the significant role of chemical exposure in its initiation and progression.