In het kort
Belangrijkste punten
- ✓Usually unilateral
- ✓Defined region
- ✓Often earlier onset
- ✓White hair can occur
A distinct pattern
The patches remain within a regional distribution and may spread more quickly during an initial active phase before becoming stable.
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.
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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