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Vitiligo is a disease that causes loss of skin colour in patches — the discoloured areas usually get bigger with time and can affect skin, hair, or the inside of the mouth.
Normally, the colour of hair and skin is determined by melanin. Vitiligo occurs when the cells that produce melanin die or stop functioning. It affects people of all skin types, though it may be more noticeable in people with brown or Black skin. The condition is not life-threatening or contagious, but it can be stressful. At Derma Solutions, Dr. Mamta Vijay helps restore colour to affected skin and guides patients through long-term management.
Types of Vitiligo
Vitiligo isn't a single pattern — depending on the type you have, it can affect different amounts and areas of the body. Dr. Mamta Vijay identifies the exact type before recommending treatment.
Universal Vitiligo
The discolouration affects nearly all skin surfaces across the body — the most extensive form of vitiligo.
Generalized Vitiligo
The most common type. Discoloured patches often progress similarly on corresponding body parts, appearing symmetrically.
Segmental Vitiligo
Affects only one side or part of the body. It tends to occur at a younger age, progresses for a year or two, then stops.
Localized (Focal) Vitiligo
Discolouration stays confined to one or a few small, specific areas of the skin.
Acrofacial Vitiligo
The affected skin appears on the face and hands, and around body openings such as the eyes, nose and ears.
Vitiligo can start at any age but usually appears before 30 — treatment can restore colour to affected skin, though it doesn't prevent continued loss of colour or a recurrence.
Symptoms of Vitiligo
Watch for these common signs — the earlier they're addressed, the more effectively they can be managed:
Who Does Vitiligo Affect?
Patchy loss of skin colour usually first appears on the hands, face, and areas around body openings and the genitals. It can affect anyone, though it may be more noticeable in people with:
How Is Vitiligo Treated?
As a leading dermatologist in Jaipur, Dr. Mamta Vijay examines the affected skin closely to identify the type and extent of vitiligo, then recommends a personalised treatment plan aimed at restoring colour and preventing further spread.