Vitiligo

Vitiligo occurs when there is damage to the cells which are responsible for producing pigment in the skin. The lack of pigment results in white patches. There are two types of vitiligo:

Segmental

• Appears in one location of the body (example: face, arm, or leg)
• May also experience loss in some hair colour (head, eyelash, or eyebrow)
• Commonly seen at a young age
• Often progresses for a year or two before stopping

Non-segmental

• Most common
• Appears on both sides of the body (symmetrical)
• Commonly begins on feet, hands, wrists, or around the eyes or mouth
• Progression may start and stop in cycles
• Affected area gradually increases