Vitiligo

An autoimmune condition where the skin loses pigment in patches as pigment-producing cells are destroyed.

What it is

Vitiligo is not harmful but can affect confidence. It sometimes runs with other autoimmune conditions.

Signs people often notice

•White skin patches
•Often symmetrical
•Can affect any area
•May spread over time

Who it affects

Can start at any age; more common with a family history of autoimmune conditions.

Questions worth asking your clinician

?Is this vitiligo?
?Could it be linked to other conditions?
?What options exist?

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