5 Things to Know About Vitiligo
Are you facing a patchy loss of skin color in different body parts? Vitiligo (Leukoderma) is the skin condition wherein the melanocytes (skin cells that produce melanin pigment) undergo destruction or weakening, leading to the appearance of white or patchy spots on the skin surface. It is found from research that the reason behind skin discoloration is an autoimmune disease (the immune system mistakenly acts against its skin cells), but sometimes stress, alcohol abuse, pollution, change in climate, and contact with a skin irritant can also trigger vitiligo. Vitiligo can affect any part of the skin and sometimes the whole body, including mucous membranes, eyes, and hair-bearing areas like the scalp. Types of vitiligo: Segmental or focal vitiligo occurs on one side of the body, and in this condition, the patches tend to appear smaller, and they generally spread across a limited area. Non-segmental vitiligo can affect any part of the body and is not limited to one