Vitiligo is a skin condition resulting from loss of pigment. The result is white patches spread over the body. Any part of the body may be affected, but the most common areas include the face, lips, hands, arms, legs, and genital areas.
The best treatment for vitiligo is often times no treatment at all. In fair-skinned individuals, avoiding tanning of normal skin can make areas of vitiligo almost unnoticeable because the (no pigment) white skin, of vitiligo has no natural protection from sun. These areas are easily sunburned, and people with vitiligo have an increased risk to skin cancer. Therefore, a sunscreen with a SPF of at least 30 should be used on all areas of vitiligo not covered by clothing.
