The disease can be identified by a specialist after examining the characteristic skin changes. Analysing the medical history of the patient is another important measure regarding the diagnosis of vitiligo. In certain cases especially in lighter skin colour, an ultraviolet lamp, known as wood’s lamp, may be used to check the white patches. This instrument with ultraviolet light causes the areas of skin with less pigment to glow prominent

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Vitiligo Diagnosis

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The disease can be identified by a specialist after examining the
characteristic skin changes. Analysing the medical history of the
patient is another important measure regarding the diagnosis of
vitiligo.It is important to note that newly appeared depigmented
spots can be efficiently treated soon after onset, typically within
the first six weeks of the appearance of white lesions.

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The doctor will use a family and medical history, physical exam, and tests
to diagnose vitiligo. Doctor may ask questions such as:
Do you have family members with vitiligo?
Do you or family members have any autoimmune diseases?
Did you have a rash, sunburn, or other skin problem before the white
patches appeared?
Did you have some type of stress or physical illness?
Did your hair turn gray before age 35?
Are you sensitive to the sun?

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Treatment may help make the skin look more even. The choice of treatment
depends on:
The number of white patches
How widespread the patches are
The treatment the person prefers to use.

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