Vitiligo is an autoimmune skin condition characterized by the loss of pigment in patches of the skin, which occurs when melanocytes (the cells that produce pigment) are destroyed or stop functioning. Vitiligo is typically caused by an overactive immune system and genetic factors.
Common Treatment Options:
- Topical Medications including steroids and non-steroids
- Phototherapy
- Oral Steroids
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Vitiligo is considered to be an autoimmune skin condition, meaning some parts of the immune system become overactivated causing the depigmentation seen in vitiligo.
Some triggers that we have identified include having other autoimmune conditions (such as thyroid issues), stress, and injuries to the skin.