Vitiligo is a rare skin condition that occurs when the immune system starts attacking pigment-producing skin cells (melanocytes). As a result, patches of white and or pink appear on the skin. These patches can unfortunately affect the self-esteem of the people who have it due to social beauty standards and the pressure to fit in. While the condition is neither contagious nor life-threatening, vitiligo treatments do exist in the form of topical ointment, light therapy, and surgery.
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