Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a skin condition characterised by the emergence of white patches due to the loss of melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin pigmentation. This depigmentation can occur on various parts of the body and can progress unpredictably. Poorly understood, vitiligo can be attributed to several elements, such as genetics or environmental factors. Numerous care options and treatments, ranging from topical creams to light therapies, assist in managing the skin's appearance and slowing the progression of vitiligo.