Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease characterized by loss of pigmentation in certain areas of the skin. It remains unclear whether a genetic or acquired, although the major scientific advances are on the side of considering some genes responsible for this condition. The areas of the body more prone to vitiligo are the arms, hands, genitals, face, knees and feet. It has been shown that people with hypothyroidism or anemia are more likely to suffer from vitiligo. (more...)