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Regional form

Segmental vitiligo

Segmental vitiligo usually affects a defined area on one side of the body and often starts earlier than non-segmental disease.

En resumen

Puntos clave

  • Usually unilateral
  • Defined region
  • Often earlier onset
  • White hair can occur
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A distinct pattern

The patches remain within a regional distribution and may spread more quickly during an initial active phase before becoming stable.

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Why classification matters

Treatment response and the role of specialised procedures can differ from non-segmental vitiligo. Stability must be documented carefully before any surgical option is considered.

Base editorial

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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