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In this manner, does vitiligo always spread?

For some people, the white patches do not spread. But often the white patches will spread to other areas of the body. For some people, vitiligo spreads slowly, over many years. For other people, spreading occurs quickly.

One may also ask, can vitiligo go away on its own? There is no "cure" for vitiligo. Sometimes patches go away on their own. But when that doesn't happen, doctors can prescribe treatments that might help even out skin tone. Some of these treatments are things you can try at home; others are done by a doctor.

Besides, what causes vitiligo to spread?

Fast facts on vitiligo There is no cure, and it is usually a lifelong condition. The exact cause is unknown, but it may be due to an autoimmune disorder or a virus. Vitiligo is not contagious. Treatment options may include exposure to UVA or UVB light and depigmentation of the skin in severe cases.

What does vitiligo look like when it first starts?

Vitiligo typically first appear as paler-than-normal patches of skin that gradually turn slightly pink and then, in many cases, almost completely white.