Autoimmune Conditions
Vitiligo
Autoimmune disease with loss of pigment cells and characteristic white patches on the skin.
Symptoms
- Sharply defined white patches
- Symmetrical distribution
- Preferred locations on hands, face, joints
- Possible involvement of hair
- Psychological burden due to visibility
Treatment Options
- Topical calcineurin inhibitors
- Systemic JAK inhibitor therapy
- UV phototherapy
- Excimer laser treatment
- Psychological support
Prognosis
Modern therapies enable very good repigmentation, especially in the facial area