How does Vitiligo progress?
Vitiligo can appear at any age irrespective of gender. It frequently begins with a rapid loss of pigment which may be followed by a long period of time when the skin color does not change. Later, the pigment loss may resume perhaps after the individual has suffered physical trauma or stress. The loss of skin pigmentation may continue until, for unknown reasons, the process stops. Cycles of pigment loss, followed by periods of stability may continue indefinitely. It is rare for a patient with Vitiligo to attain re-pigmentation or regain skin color spontaneously.
