#WorldVitiligoday .What is Vitiligo,
Vitiligo is a skin condition that occurs when the cells responsible for producing skin pigment (melanocytes) are destroyed, resulting in white patches or blotches on the skin.
It can occur at any age and on any part of the body, but is most common on the face, hands, arms, and feet. The exact cause of vitiligo is unknown, but it is thought to be an autoimmune disorder where the body mistakenly attacks and destroys its own melanocytes.
There is no cure for vitiligo, but treatment options include topical creams, light therapy, and in some cases, skin grafts or tattooing. Vitiligo does not pose a serious health risk, but it can have a significant impact on a person's self-image and confidence.
According to The American Acedemy of Dermatology(R)
Where does vitiligo appear on the body?
Vitiligo can develop anywhere on a person's skin. When vitiligo begins, the patches usually appear on the:
In time, the spots and patches can grow, and vitiligo can appear on other areas of a person’s body. Some people lose color in areas called mucous membranes, which includes the inside of the mouth or nose and the genitals.
Vitiligo can also affect the hair, causing white or prematurely gray hair.
Some people lose some of their eye color and see light spots on the colored part of an eye. Vitiligo can also develop inside your ear and may affect your hearing.
What are the signs and symptoms of vitiligo?
The most noticeable sign of vitiligo is one or more areas of lighter skin. For many people, that’s the only sign of vitiligo. However, other signs and symptoms can develop. The following explains what you may notice.
Spots and patches of lighter skin
When a person has vitiligo, cells that make pigment are damaged. Because these cells give the skin its color, spots and patches of lighter skin appear. Vitiligo can appear anywhere on a person’s skin, including the genitals.
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