Vitiligo and Licoderma

Vitiligo is a long-term problem in which growing patches of skin lose their color. It can affect people of any age, gender, or ethnic group.

The patches appear when melanocytes within the skin die off. Melanocytes are the cells responsible for producing the skin pigment, melanin, which gives skin its color and protects it from the sun’s UV rays.

Fast facts on vitiligo
Vitiligo can affect people of any age, gender, or ethnicity.
There is no cure, and it is usually a lifelong condition.
The exact cause is unknown, but it may be due to an autoimmune disorder or a virus.
Vitiligo is not contagious.
Treatment options may include exposure to UVA or UVB light and depigmentation of the skin in severe cases.