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Podcast
What If Vitiligo Isn’t One Disease, But Five? (Ep. 47)
Forget everything you thought you knew about vitiligo.
In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking new classification that shifts the focus from where vitiligo appears to how it behaves — offering doctors and patients a smarter, more predictive framework for care.
Ditch the old “segmental vs. non-segmental” divide. Meet five real-world phenotypes:
- Highly Active Vitiligo
Patches that spread quickly, feel itchy, and often appear after an injury or impact to the skin. This type tends to grow faster and may require urgent treatment. - Mild Vitiligo
Small, steady patches that don’t change much over time. These are often easier to manage and may respond well to simple treatments. - Extensive Vitiligo
Patches cover a larger area and can be long-lasting. It’s common to see white or gray hair in affected areas, and this type can be tougher to treat. - Koebner Type (Moderate–Severe)
Patches appear in areas where the skin has been rubbed or irritated, similar to friction zones. Activity may be lower here, but the pattern follows where the skin has been touched or scratched. - Koebner Type (Mild)
Small, localized patches that stay put and are often easier to treat with creams or topical therapies.
We explore each type, how they’re treated, and why this matters for personalized medicine, clinical trials, and patient outcomes.
🔗 Read the full breakdown: Rethinking Vitiligo – Five Distinct Faces of a Complex Disease
FAQOther Questions
- How Vitiligo Changes with Age?
Vitiligo, a condition characterized by the loss of skin pigmentation, can affect individuals at any stage of life. While it often appears before the age of 20, its progression a...
- Is vitiligo contagious?
Vitiligo is not contagious. This means it cannot be spread from person to person through physical contact, sharing personal items, or any other means of transmission. Vitiligo ...
- Is there a special diet for vitiligo?
Recent research highlights the potential of diet and nutrition in managing vitiligo, offering an alternative where traditional therapies may be lacking. However, the relationshi...
Though it is not always easy to treat vitiligo, there is much to be gained by clearly understanding the diagnosis, the future implications, treatment options and their outcomes.
Many people deal with vitiligo while remaining in the public eye, maintaining a positive outlook, and having a successful career.
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