Vitiligo

Vitiligo is an acquired pigmentary skin disorder caused by the absence of pigmentary cells from the epidermis that results in white macules and patches on the body. Initial lesions occur most frequently on the hands, forearms, feet, and face, favoring a periocular or perioral distribution. The course of the disease is often unpredictable and varies in response to the treatment. Depigmentation often the cause of psychological distress, social stigmatization, and low self-esteem...