Vitiligo is a long-term condition in which pale white patches often form on the skin. And it is due to the lack of melanin, the pigment in the skin.
In addition, this condition can affect any area of the skin, but is most commonly seen on the face, neck and hands. Pale areas of skin are more vulnerable to sunburn. For this reason, extra care should be taken while in the sun and a sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF) should be used.
What are the symptoms?
The first sign of vitiligo is a pale skin tone. Usually, discoloration first appears on areas that are most exposed to the sun, such as the feet, hands, lips, face, and arms. One of the other symptoms of vitiligo other than the loss of skin color is premature whitening of the hair, eyebrows and eyelashes, and beard. In addition, discoloration or discoloration is observed in the mucous membrane tissues covering the mouth and nose, and the retina of the eye.