Not all white patches on the skin are vitiligo. Only a qualified dermatologist can accurately diagnose the cause of a white patch. Vitiligo typically appears as one or more areas of white, depigmented skin and occurs when the pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) are damaged or destroyed.

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Today, several effective treatment options are available to manage vitiligo—these not only help stop its progression but also assist in restoring the lost skin color (re-pigmentation)