autoimmune disorder in which melanocytes
Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition that causes depigmentation of sections of skin. It occurs when melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin pigmentation, are damaged or destroyed by the autoimmune attack.Vitiligo tends to appear in symmetric patches sometimes covering large areas of the body.t occurs when melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin pigmentation, are damaged or destroyed by the autoimmune attack. Vitiligo tends to appear in symmetric patches sometimes covering large areas of the body.