Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition that causes the loss of natural skin color due to the destruction or dysfunction of melanocytes—the cells responsible for producing melanin (skin pigment). This results in well-defined white patches that can appear anywhere on the body. Vitiligo is not contagious, painful, or life-threatening, but it can have a significant emotional and psychological impact.
With early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, many patients experience stabilization of the condition and, in some cases, repigmentation of affected areas. Our dermatologists offer comprehensive, personalized treatment plans using the latest medical therapies to help restore pigmentation and improve skin health.
Vitiligo is an autoimmune skin disorder in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks melanocytes, leading to the loss of skin pigment. The condition can affect people of all ages, genders, and skin types, although it is often more noticeable in individuals with darker skin tones.
Vitiligo may affect:
Consult a dermatologist if:
Early treatment offers the best chance of slowing disease progression and achieving repigmentation.