Signs and symptoms
... The main sign of vitiligo is pigment loss that produces milky-white patches (depigmentation) on your skin. Other less common signs may include: Premature whitening or graying of the hair on your scalp...

Causes
... Your skin is composed of three layers — the epidermis, the dermis and the subcutaneous tissue. The outermost layer of your skin is the epidermis. Melanin, the pigment that determines the color o...

When to seek medical advice
... See your doctor if areas of your skin, hair or eyes lose coloring. Although there''s no cure for vitiligo, treatments exist that may help to stop or slow the process of depigmentation and attempt to r...

Screening and diagnosis
... If your doctor suspects you have vitiligo, he or she will ask about your medical history. Important factors in your medical history include: A family history of vitiligo A rash, sunburn or other skin ...