Some people lose pigment over their entire bodies. Most patients with vitiligo do not regain skin color without treatment. In vitiligo, pigment cells are destroyed and irregular white patches on the skin result. No one knows what causes this condition. The extent of color loss differs with each person and there is no way to predict how much pigment a person will lose.
Some people lose pigment over their entire bodies.
Most patients with vitiligo do not regain skin color without treatment. Several methods are used to treat vitiligo, but none are perfect. The most common method is PUVA therapy, combining light treatments and medication. In cases where vitiligo affects most of the body it is sometimes best to destroy the remaining normal pigment. A dermatologist can determine what treatment is best, based on the extent of the disease.