Vitiligo
Vitiligo is the name of an autoimmune skin disease that causes the skin to lose color and patches of lighter skin appear. Vitiligo is not a serious health risk and is not life threatening but it can significantly affect a person’s quality of life due to the appearance of this skin condition.
There are a variety of other skin conditions that can mimic vitiligo so it is very important to come in for an evaluation by a dermatology provider for an accurate diagnosis. The Bellevue dermatologists here at Dermatology Arts are well trained to diagnose and discuss treatment options to help manage this skin condition.