Do YOU have vitiligo?
Symptoms can appear either suddenly or gradually.
The doctor will look for the following signs, do not panic!
- Areas of your skin are turning lighter
- Areas are splotchy, like a milky white colour
- Found around hands, arms, legs, feet, face, knees, and genitals
- Dark edges will appear at the splotchy areas
The doctor will look for the following signs, do not panic!
- Doctors will examine the skin and use an ultraviolet light to reveal bright, milky white skin (glowing is due to detection of low levels of pigmentation)
- Doctors may take blood tests to determine if there is any loss of brown pigmentation