Vitiligo is the most frequent depigmentation disorder of the skin and is cosmetically and psychologically devastating. It is common acquired chronic disorder of pigmentation characterized by the development of white macules on the skin due to loss of epidermal melanocytes. This article embarks on a journey from evaluation to the management of Vitiligo. The depigmented areas in vitiligo patients are often symmetrical and usually increase in size with time.
Given the contrast between the white patches and areas of normal skin, the disease is most disfiguring in darker skin types and has a profound impact on the quality of life of children and adults. Patients with vitiligo often experience stigmatization, isolation, and low self-esteem. PATIENT EVALUATION Assessment of severity: Factors that may influence the approach to treatment include: Age at onset of lesions Type of vitiligo…
