In brief
Key points
- ✓Face often responds better
- ✓Hands and feet are difficult
- ✓Follicles matter
- ✓No guaranteed response
The role of follicles
Repigmentation often begins as dots around hairs. Areas with few follicles, especially fingers and toes, have fewer potential reservoirs.
Other influences
Duration, activity, white hairs, type of vitiligo, consistency and treatment also affect results.
Editorial basis: current AWMF S2k guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of vitiligo, register 013-093, version 2.0 dated 27 July 2026. Reviewed on 2 September 2026.
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