What Causes White Spots On Skin?
7. What Is Vitiligo?
Vitiligo is another condition that is due to depigmentation. When the skin cells called melanocytes cease their production of melanin, the skin loses its color. The white patches that result can occur anywhere on the body. They normally appear bilaterally, though on occasion a person may get them on only one side of the body.
The cause of the condition is not known. There does seem to be a genetic factor, as it often runs in families. Vitiligo may also be caused by an autoimmune deficiency or disease. It is most likely to develop in people in their 20s; however, it is found in all age groups.
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