Vitiligo types

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Is there more than one type of Vitiligo?

[The Vitiligo Society]

There are two main types of vitiligo:

Non-segmental vitiligo
Segmental vitiligo

In rare cases, it's possible for vitiligo to affect your whole body. This is known as universal or complete vitiligo.

Non Segmental
In non-segmental Vitiligo (also called bilateral or generalised vitiligo), the symptoms often appear on both sides of the body as symmetrical white patches. Symmetrical patches can appear on the back of the hands, arms, skin around the eyes, knees, elbows and feet. Non Segmental Vitiligo is the most common type of Vitiligo.

Segmental Vitiligo
In segmental Vitiligo (also known as unilateral or localised vitiligo), the white patches only affect one area of your body. Segmental Vitiligo is less common than non-segmental Vitiligo, although it's more common in children. It usually starts earlier and affects three in 10 children with Vitiligo.