Vitiligo is a medical condition in which the skin loses its melanocytes (pigment cells). This can result in discolored patches in different areas like skin, hair and mucous membranes. Vitiligo is a disease that causes loss of actual skin color in patches

Vitiligo triggers include autoimmune disease, neurogenic factors, genetics, sun exposure, stress and chemical exposure. Vitiligo affects about 1% of the world population. It’s often viewed as a skin problem since it affects your appearance, but vitiligo is a medical condition.