The loss of pigment from hairs in the eyelash area accentuates the color loss of vitiligo. In fair skin patients, vitiligo can be subtle. The total loss of pigment cells make these patients high risk for sunburn within the affected areas. This image displays areas of complete absence of skin pigment typical of vitiligo. This image displays one spot of lightened pigment due to vitiligo. In people with darker skin, the areas of pigment loss in vitiligo are quite distinct. This image displays a patient with vitiligo that affects his beard area and the area around his lips. This image displays vitiligo on the backs of feet. This image displays an almost total pigment loss in a patient with vitiligo. Vitiligo is an auto-immune condition that results in flat areas of pigment loss. Fingers are a common location. The pigment loss in this woman with vitiligo forms an irregular patch.
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Vitiligo  Information for adults

Picture of Vitiligo: The loss of pigment from hairs in the eyelash area accentuates the color loss of vitiligo. Divider line
The loss of pigment from hairs in the eyelash area accentuates the color loss of vitiligo.
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Signs and Symptoms
Vitiligo most commonly affects areas of injury (trauma), particularly on the face, upper chest, hands, armpit, and groin. It may be widespread, affecting both sides of the body (generalized); it may affect only one side of the body (segmental); or it may affect only one localized area (focal).

Sharply defined white patches are seen. If the affected area contains hair, the hair may turn white.

Sometimes halo nevi may be seen, in which a mole is surrounded by a circular white patch, resembling a halo.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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