Vitiligo: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Vitiligo: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Vitiligo is a permanent skin condition where patches look paler than your normal skin tone. It usually appears before 40 and can look different from person to person. Vitiligo is not painful, but it's important to protect the patches of vitiligo from the sun to avoid skin damage. Vitiligo can affect your mental health, as many people with the condition find it affects their self-esteem. There are various ways to treat vitiligo patches, but which treatment is right for you will depend on how much the condition is affecting you and whether you have tried certain treatments before. However, you should still consult your GP to make sure you have no underlying health conditions. If you think you might have Vitiligo, you can use our photo skin diagnosis service to get a diagnosis and advice.

Last reviewed: 21/03/2023 by Dr Babak Ashrafi