Vitiligo affects people of all races, including Caucasians. However, the condition is more visible in people with darker skin. Learn about types, symptoms, and treatment. Read more: Can a Caucasian Have Vitiligo? Article
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Picture of Vitiligo: Hair
Vitiligo (pronounced vit-ill-EYE-go) is a pigmentation disorder in which melanocytes (the cells that make pigment) in the skin...
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Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a condition in which the skin turns white due to the loss of pigment from the melanocytes, cells that produce the pigment melanin that gives the skin color.
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What Triggers Vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a disease that changes your skin color. Learn more about the types of vitiligo, signs of vitiligo, and various treatment options.
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What Happens if Vitiligo Is Left Untreated?
Vitiligo is a long-term (chronic) medical condition causing areas of skin to lose color. This presents with pale white patches on the skin. The patches do not cause any pain or itch. The condition results from the loss of skin pigment, melanin.
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What Causes Skin Discoloration?
Skin discoloration may result from several factors, such as excessive sun exposure, hormonal fluctuations, autoimmune diseases and genetics.
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Is Vitiligo Treatable?
Learn what medical treatments can help ease your vitiligo symptoms and speed up your recovery from vitiligo.
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