The progression of the disease varies. One patient might develop a few spots at first and then nothing more happens for years, while another might lose all skin pigmentation in six months. Emotional or physical stress can be contributing factors. For most patients, however, the greatest risk is loss of self-esteem. Patches can appear at any time, though their appearance may be stress related.
Patches are most common in exposed areas such as the face, neck and hands but can emerge anywhere.
Go to Vitiligo Causes and Treatments. After acne, warts are the most common dermatological complaint. Warts are slightly contagious, and you can spread them to other parts of your body by touching them or shaving around infected areas. Children and young adults are more prone to getting warts because their defense mechanisms may not be fully developed, but it is possible to get a wart at any age. See also Genital Warts and Plantar Warts.