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Vitiligo produces depigmented or stark-white patches on the skin; on fair-skinned whites, these are almost imperceptible. Lesions are usually bilaterally symmetrical with sharp borders, which occasionally are hyperpigmented. Lesions that are small initially can enlarge and even progress to total depigmentation (universal vitiligo).
These unique patches generally appear over bony prominences on the back of the hands; on the face, the axillae, genitalia, nipples, or umbilicus; around orifices (such as the eyes, mouth, and anus); within body folds; and at sites of trauma. The hair within these lesions may also turn white. Because hair follicles and certain parts of the eyes also contain pigment cells, vitiligo may be associated with premature gray hair and ocular pigmentary changes. (See Recognizing vitiligo.)
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
People who develop vitiligo usually first notice white patches (depigmentation) on their skin. These patches are more common in sun-exposed areas, including the hands, feet, arms, face, and lips. Other common areas for white patches to appear are the armpits and groin and around the mouth, eyes, nostrils, navel, and genitals.
Vitiligo generally appears in one of three patterns. In one pattern (focal pattern), the depigmentation is limited to one or only a few areas. Some people develop depigmented patches on only one side of their bodies (segmental pattern). But for most people who have vitiligo, depigmentation occurs on different parts of the body (generalized pattern). In addition to white patches on the skin, people with vitiligo may have premature graying of the scalp hair, eyelashes, eyebrows, and beard. People with dark skin may notice a loss of color inside their mouths.
There is no way to predict if vitiligo will spread. For some people, the depigmented patches do not spread. The disorder is usually progressive, however, and over time the white patches will spread to other areas of the body. For some people, vitiligo spreads slowly, over many years. For other people, spreading occurs rapidly. Some people have reported additional depigmentation following periods of physical or emotional stress. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers about Vitiligo: NIAMS)
When considering symptoms of Vitiligo, it is also important to consider Vitiligo as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Vitiligo may cause:
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The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Vitiligo. This signs and symptoms information for Vitiligo has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Vitiligo signs or Vitiligo symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Vitiligo may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Vitiligo symptoms.
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