Symptoms of Vitiligo
Due to depigmentation o the skin, skin shows white patches. These whitish patches in real are the symptoms of the disease. These patches are more common in sun-exposed areas. 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.

Which body part is affected mostly from Vitiligo?
Although vitiligo(white patches) can be spread on all body parts, but the most affected areas of these patches are face, hands, arms, knees, feet’s. The mucous membranes (tissues that line the inside of the mouth and nose and genital and rectal areas), and the retina (inner layer of the eyeball) are destroyed, due to this disease. Even the hairs on affected areas are also turns in to white.

Age & Gender:
Vitiligo can be found in both male & female gender, of any age.

Causes of Vitiligo
The major cause of vitiligo is depigmentation of skin. In order to loss of pigmentation other factors linked with it, are