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Understand vitiligo.
Choose with confidence.

Clear guidance on white patches, diagnosis, treatment, repigmentation, sun protection and everyday life.

Start with the basics →Assess white patches

✓ Not contagious✓ Accessible explanations✓ Identified publisher

First guidance

Clear information, not promises.

ObserveDescribe the change
UnderstandIdentify the possibilities
DiscussPrepare for assessment

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Not contagious Vitiligo ≠ every white patch

Not contagiousNo risk to other people

Different formsNon-segmental, segmental, mixed

Individual coursesActive, stable or repigmenting

Treatment optionsPlan realistic goals

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Essential topics in English.

Start with your current question and follow the links to more detailed guidance.

Understanding vitiligo

A clear introduction to vitiligo, pigment loss, melanocytes, diagnosis and realistic treatment goals.

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Diagnosis

How dermatologists distinguish vitiligo from other causes of white patches and assess its activity.

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Treatment

An overview of treatment goals, topical medicines, phototherapy, specialist procedures and supportive care.

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Pigmentation

Understand melanin, melanocytes and melanogenesis and how pigment loss occurs in vitiligo.

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Repigmentation

Recognise perifollicular and marginal repigmentation and understand why response varies across body areas.

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Skin care & sun

A gentle routine, broad-spectrum sun protection and practical measures for depigmented skin.

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Transparency

Medical information clearly separated from products.

Health pages provide general guidance. IDEALDERM products are identified as topical care, systemic supplements or sun protection according to their category.

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Understand

Mechanisms and diagnosis

Protect

Depigmented skin every day

Decide

With dermatology support

Everyday life

Support the skin without forgetting life.

Practical guidance for sun, nutrition, confidence and visibility.

Skin & sun

Protect without hiding

Broad-spectrum protection, gentle care and less friction.

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Evidence over restriction lists

Balanced eating, targeted tests and realistic supplement information.

Learn more →Quality of life

Choose your own visibility

Self-image, relationships, school and work.

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Identified publisher

A clear editorial responsibility.

This portal is published by IDEALDERM GmbH. Faiza Lemoine is its managing director. The information does not replace medical advice.

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Is vitiligo contagious? +

No. Vitiligo cannot be transmitted through contact.

How should white patches be protected? +

Use broad-spectrum sunscreen, clothing, shade and suitable reapplication.

Can skin-care products treat vitiligo? +

They can provide topical care, sun protection or camouflage, but they do not treat the autoimmune condition.