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\n \n \n Dr. Amalia Tsiatoura <\/span>\n \n \n Dermatologist \u2013 Venereologist <\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n \n
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\u201cVitiligo in Latin means defect or blemish. Vitiligo can occur at any age but most commonly occurs in people between 10-30 years old. This autoimmune condition is manifested by the appearance of white spots and plaques on various parts of the body, such as the hands, feet, armpits, around the mouth, eyes and genitals, as well as at sites of skin trauma from various causes (Koebner effect)”, explains Dr. Amalia Tsiatoura.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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Vitiligo, or “light sickness” is a fairly common dermatological condition and is more common in countries with intense sunlight. It affects 1-2% of the population worldwide, with the most common age of onset being around 20 years. But at what age does vitiligo appear? The age of onset of vitiligo varies and many times vitiligo starts in childhood affecting the psychology and self-esteem of children. The first symptoms of vitiligo are skin discoloration or white spots, which lack the melanin pigment.<\/p>\n

Autoimmune diseases, such as vitiligo, are diseases in which the body itself attacks its own tissues and organs. In the case of vitiligo, the body itself attacks certain melanin cells in the body and causes a disruption in the secretion of melanin, resulting in the appearance of white marks or hairs. The causes of an autoimmune disease vary, but have been shown to be mainly due to bacteria, toxins, and environmental or psychological factors. In individuals predisposed to vitiligo, the chances increase when the individual has an increased immune system response to physiological stimuli. In addition, it has been observed that vitiligo is a multifactorial disease, as its occurrence is due to a multitude of factors.<\/p>\n

The most recent theory on the causes of vitiligo is that the immune system is the most important. In particular, as has been shown in other autoimmune diseases, mutations in immune system genes have been observed, which are thought to cause the destruction of melanocytes in the skin.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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Depending on how it appears, Vitiligo is divided into localized<\/strong>, segmental<\/strong> and generalized<\/strong>. It is usually diagnosed clinically. Biopsy may be necessary in case of differential diagnosis from other conditions causing hypochromia such as post-inflammatory hypopigmentation, spongiform mycosis and dandruff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most widespread classification of vitiligo distinguishes it into segmental vitiligo (SV) and non-segmental vitiligo (NSV). The most common type of vitiligo is non-segmental vitiligo. In this case, symmetry of the discoloured plaques is usually observed and the appearance of new lesions over time cannot be excluded. Non-segmental vitiligo may occur over large parts of the body or remain in a specific area. There is no general rule for its occurrence, as it can be seen at any age. Unlike non-segmental vitiligo, segmental vitiligo is localised to a specific part of the body and is usually age-exclusive, as it occurs mainly during the teenage years. Its spread is much more rapid than that of non-segmental vitiligo. Due to the differences between these two categories, their treatment differs considerably.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Non-segmental vitiligo is divided into the following categories:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n