In breve
Punti essenziali
- ✓New pale patch
- ✓Possible border accentuation
- ✓Hair colour can change
- ✓Photographs help
What to observe
Record the date, site and size, whether additional patches appear and whether there was inflammation or injury beforehand. Use similar lighting for photographs.
When to arrange an examination
Rapid spread, several new areas, involvement around body openings or uncertainty about scaling and inflammation are reasons for timely dermatological review.
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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