Medical Dermatology · Condition guide
Vitiligo
Also known as: white patches, depigmentation
Smooth white patches where pigment is lost, treatable, and nothing to hide from.
The short version
Vitiligo causes smooth, milk-white patches when the pigment cells stop working. It is not contagious, not painful, but we understand the social weight it carries.
Treatment can stop the spread and encourage pigment to return. Honest advice and support are part of every plan.
What it can look and feel like
- Flat, chalk-white patches
- Slowly growing or new patches
- White hair within patches
- Common on face, hands and around the mouth
Why it happens
- The immune system attacking pigment cells
- Family history in some cases
- Triggers, sunburn, injury, stress
- Linked to thyroid and autoimmune conditions
How we treat it
- Prescription anti-inflammatory creams
- Narrowband UVB to restore pigment
- Targeted light therapy for small areas
- Camouflage and tone-evening options
Every plan starts with a proper diagnosis, your treatment is chosen for your skin, your history and your lifestyle. See our in-clinic treatments →
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