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In fact in the face of such blows, Jerne says, 'it was difficult to maintain faith in the selective idea.' He explains 'It seemed unrewarding to present the case to real immunologists, as the instructive theory of antibody formation was firmly entrenched in those daysTo molecular biologists, furthermore, the Natural Selection Theory seemed appalling, because its assumption that protein molecules can be reproduced apparently violated their Central Dogma' (Jerne, 1966)

Instead, several factors may contribute to its onset: Genetic predisposition : Up to 80 percent of risk may be inherited Immune dysfunction : The immune system targets melanocytes, causing pigment loss Oxidative stress : Imbalances in skin cells increase vulnerability Environmental triggers : These include skin trauma, sunburn and emotional stress Understanding these underlying causes helps in tailoring effective treatment plans

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