The condition involving the development of white patches on the skin caused by the loss of melanocytes is ________.
A) psoriasis
B) decubitus ulcer
C) bullae
D) vitiligo
E) eczema

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Vitiligo is characterized by the development of white patches on the skin due to the loss of melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing melanin, which gives the skin its color.

The Condition Involving the Development of White Patches on the Skin