Abnormal, white, depigmented patches of skin interspersed with normal skin are characteristic of which skin disease?

A) albinism
B) pustules
C) pallor
D) vitiligo


D
Explanation: A) Albinism is an overall abnormal depigmentation (not just patches).
B) Pustules have a white top because of pus, not because of depigmentation.
C) Pallor is an abnormal paleness because of lack of blood flow, not depigmentation.
D) Correct!

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