October 23, 2015

Vitiligo is a condition that results in the loss of skin colour in patches. It’s comparatively harmless but can cause emotional suffering, experts say.

“It’s not something that will affect life expectancy, but of course it can have an effect on quality of life based on self-image and based on social stigmatization,” said cosmetic dermatologist and UBC professor Shannon Humphrey.

She recommends that individuals who suspect they have it see a dermatologist to get a diagnosis and to get screened for other medical conditions.

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