Skin pigmentation disorders affect people across the world. One of them, vitiligo, is said to have a worldwide incidence of 1–2%. What causes the loss of pigmentation in vitiligo has long been ...

"There were times when I felt alone, frustrated, and insecure," said Reuben K. Sam, who has lived with the condition for decades.

Vitiligo is an autoimmune skin disorder affecting about 1 in 100 people. It is characterized by a loss of pigment (coloring) in skin patches that appear white. Melanin is the natural pigment that ...

Vitiligo is believed to be an autoimmune condition where the body attacks its own healthy melanin-producing skin cells by mistake. It may be hereditary or triggered by a particular event like ...

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder that causes patches of the skin to lose pigment or color ... Courtesy Amara Aleman Aleman says she felt a “loss of identity” as her skin started to change.

While usually the condition is only cosmetic, these patches on the skin can be ... product weekly to vitiligo-prone mice over an 18-week period. By the end, pigment loss on the mice’s backs ...

In a society where appearance often influences self-worth, Mini Patankar has become a recognized professional in vitiligo micropigmentation. With over 18 years of experience, she has focused on ...

On Saturday, April 12th at 6:00pm, the American Vitiligo Research Foundation (AVRF) is hosting a charity fundraiser event at ...