Understanding Vitiligo: Causes and Types of the Skin Condition

Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder where the immune system attacks melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin, hair, and eye color. This causes depigmented patches on the body. There are two main types: non-segmental vitiligo, which appears symmetrically on both sides, and segmental vitiligo, which affects one side or area, often starting younger. Genetics and immune dysfunction contribute to its development.

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