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Adolescence

Vitiligo during puberty

Vitiligo can begin during childhood or adolescence. Puberty changes the body and self-image but does not provide one simple hormonal cause.

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Belangrijkste punten

  • Can start in adolescence
  • No single hormone cause
  • Assess activity
  • Support wellbeing
01

Several processes interact

Genetic susceptibility, immunity, oxidative stress and local factors act together. Routine hormone testing without symptoms or a specific suspicion is not automatically useful.

02

Include the young person

Treatment goals, camouflage and disclosure should be decided with the adolescent. School and social-media pressures deserve attention.

Redactionele basis

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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