A disease that causes the loss of skin colour in blotches.
\nCommon
\nMore than 1 million cases per year (India)
\nTreatment can help, but this condition can’t be cured
\nRequires a medical diagnosis
\nLab tests or imaging rarely required
\nChronic: can last for years or be lifelong
\nVitiligo occurs when pigment-producing cells die or stop functioning.
\nLoss of skin colour can affect any part of the body, including the mouth, hair and eyes. It may be more noticeable in people with darker skin.
\nTreatment may improve the appearance of the skin but doesn’t cure the disease.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A disease that causes the loss of skin colour in blotches. Common More than 1 million cases per year (India) Treatment can help, but this condition can’t be cured Requires a medical diagnosis Lab tests or imaging rarely required Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong Vitiligo occurs when<\/p>\n