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Vitiligo can have a significant effect on the psychological well being of the patient. This is especially true for darker skinned patients as the contrast between pigmented and depigmented skin can be quite drastic.

In some cultures there is a stigma attached to having vitiligo. Those affected with the condition are sometimes thought to be evil or diseased and are sometimes shunned by others in the community. People with vitiligo may feel depressed because of this stigma or because their appearance has changed dramatically.

Other people with vitiligo experience no negative psychological effects at all.

Vitiligo
This is a condition characterised by white patches on the skin. The exact cause is unknown,but this article outlines current understanding and offers some guidance.

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