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Original Article

Role of chemical exposure in the incidence of vitiligo: a case–control study in Tunisia

Nehla Rmadia Occupational Department and Health Disease Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, TunisiaView further author information
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Nada Kottia Occupational Department and Health Disease Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, TunisiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Emna Bahloulb Dermatology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, TunisiaView further author information
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Feriel Dhouiba Occupational Department and Health Disease Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, TunisiaView further author information
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Imen Sellamia Occupational Department and Health Disease Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, TunisiaView further author information
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Khadija Sellamib Dermatology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, TunisiaView further author information
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Kaouthar Jmal Hammamia Occupational Department and Health Disease Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, TunisiaView further author information
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Mohamed Larbi Masmoudia Occupational Department and Health Disease Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, TunisiaView further author information
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Hamida Turkib Dermatology Department, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, TunisiaView further author information
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Mounira Hajjajia Occupational Department and Health Disease Hedi Chaker University Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, TunisiaView further author information
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Article: 2132628 | Received 05 Apr 2022, Accepted 01 Oct 2022, Published online: 26 Nov 2022

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