Vitiligo is an auto-immune condition that results in flat areas of pigment loss. Fingers are a common location. This image displays areas of complete absence of skin pigment typical of vitiligo. This image displays lightening of the skin due to vitiligo, with pigment beginning to return around each hair follicle. This image displays the tops of feet affected with vitiligo. While the pigment loss from vitiligo is often subtle in lighter-skinned people, the loss of pigment from hairs in the eyelash area here accentuates the color loss. This image displays lighter skin with fairly sharp edges on the face typical of vitiligo. In people with darker skin, the pigment loss in vitiligo is easily apparent. The fingers are a frequent skin location for patches of vitiligo. This image displays islands of normal skin within the white skin affected by vitiligo.
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Vitiligo is an auto-immune condition that results in flat areas of pigment loss. Fingers are a common location.
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Self-Care Guidelines
To protect your skin from sunburning, particularly in the areas affected by vitiligo:
  • Avoid exposure to midday sun (10 AM to 3 PM).
  • Apply SPF 45 sunscreen.
  • Wear protective clothing and hats.
  • Apply Dermablend™ or Covermark® cosmetic cover-up makeup to hide white (depigmented) patches.
When to Seek Medical Care
Vitiligo does not require treatment, but see your child's doctor for evaluation if vitiligo becomes bothersome.
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2008

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