Vitiligo presents as depigmented, milky-white patches on the skin. These patches can appear on any part of the body but are commonly found on:
- Face and neck
- Hands and wrists
- Armpits and groin
- Genitals
- Around the mouth and eyes
Other symptoms include:
- Premature whitening or graying of the hair on the scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, or beard.
- Patches of skin with a pinkish hue if blood vessels are present underneath.
- Smooth or irregular edges of the patches, which may be inflamed or have hyperpigmentation around the edges.
- Vitiligo does not cause physical discomfort, but the affected areas may occasionally itch. The extent and pattern of pigment loss vary among individuals, and the condition is usually progressive.
