Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a long-term condition where pale white patches develop on the skin. It's caused by the lack of melanin, which is the pigment in skin. Vitiligo can affect any area of skin.

Vitiligo is a long-term condition where pale white patches develop on the skin. It's caused by the lack of melanin, which is the pigment in skin. Vitiligo can affect any area of skin. Vitiligo usually begins with a few small white patches that may gradually spread over the body over the course of several months. Vitiligo typically begins on the hands, forearms, feet, and face but can develop on any part of the body, including the mucous membranes (moist lining of the mouth, nose, genital, and rectal areas), the eyes, and inner ears.

Vitiligo Symptoms

1. Patchy loss of skin color, which usually first appears on the hands, face, and areas around body openings and the genitals.
2. Premature whitening or graying of the hair on your scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows or beard
3. Loss of color in the tissues that line the inside of the mouth and nose (mucous membranes)

What Causes Vitiligo?

Autoimmune disorder:

The affected person’s immune system may develop antibodies that destroy melanocytes.

Genetic factors:

Certain factors that may increase the chance of getting vitiligo can be inherited. About 30% of vitiligo cases run in families.

Neurogenic factors:

A substance that is toxic to melanocytes may be released at nerve endings in the skin.

Self-destruction:

A defect in the melanocytes causes them to destroy themselves.

Types of vitiligo

There are 2 main types of vitiligo:

1. non-segmental vitiligo
2. segmental vitiligo

Vitiligo Can Affect Your Quality Of Life

Vitiligo can change your appearance, which leaves some people feeling:

1. Self-conscious
2. Anxious
3. Depressed
4. Angry
5. Embarrassed
6. Frustrated

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