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"Has anyone been diagnosed with focal vitiligo?"

Yes, focal vitiligo is one type of vitiligo that can affect people. Vitiligo typically appears as white patches on the skin when melanocytes (the cells that give skin its color) are destroyed. These patches can appear anywhere on the body, including the face. One common form Show Full Answer

"Has anyone been diagnosed with focal vitiligo?"

Yes, focal vitiligo is one type of vitiligo that can affect people. Vitiligo typically appears as white patches on the skin when melanocytes (the cells that give skin its color) are destroyed. These patches can appear anywhere on the body, including the face. One common form is segmental vitiligo, which affects about 1 in 10 people with vitiligo. This type:
• Usually affects just one side of the body
• Is more common in children (3 in 10 children with vitiligo have this type)
• Typically develops during childhood or young adulthood
• Usually progresses for 1-2 years then remains stable
• May include loss of hair color in affected areas (eyebrows, eyelashes, or head hair)

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