One or more white spots of different sizes appear suddenly over a few weeks.
There is usually a clear border between the spot and the surrounding skin.
The shape of the spots can be round and oval, but irregular shapes are more common.
The spot is not dry and flaky, nor is it raised.
Usually does not cause itching.
On rare occasions, vitiligo can result from damage or abrasions to the skin.
The reason is that the skin loses pigment cells in the skin.
It is probably the body's own immune system that attacks the pigment cells and that they disappear.
When the pigment cells are gone, the natural tan in the skin will disappear.
People who get vitiligo have a slightly higher incidence of autoimmune diseases.
Vitiligo can also be triggered by drugs on rare occasions.
The spots are protected with sunscreen since sunburn can further trigger vitiligo.
Sunscreen on the skin around the spots can reduce the contrast between the spot and the healthy skin.
Immunosuppressive creams can have an effect, and especially in combination with medical light treatment by a dermatologist.
Many choose to use cosmetic products to reduce the visibility of the white spots.
Our dermatologists help people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, with everything from simple skin changes to serious conditions.
Our dermatologists help people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, with everything from simple skin changes to serious conditions.
