Vitiligo (/ ˌvɪtɪˈlaɪɡoʊ / VIT-ih-LY-goh) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes patches of skin to lose pigment or color. [1] The cause of vitiligo is unknown, but it may be related to immune system changes, genetic factors, stress, or sun exposure, and susceptibility to it may be affected by regional environmental risk factors, especially early in life. [5][6][7] Treatment options include topical medications, light therapy, surgery and cosmetics. [6] The condition causes ... White patches on skin (vitiligo ) can occur due to stress, genetics, fungal infections, etc. Here are some treatment options to consider. The current management of vitiligo remains challenging; however, different strategies can be proposed to patients with a good efficacy in many cases. First, it is important to identify patients in the active phase of the disease because treatment ... Vitiligo is an acquired, chronic, depigmenting disorder of the skin, in which pigment-producing cells are progressively lost. Images below depict various presentations.
