The topic Hypopigmented Patches on the Skin you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Vitiligo.

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• Vitiligo is a common pigmentary (depigmentation) disorder of unknown cause, in which the skin loses its melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells that make the brown color pigment ‘melanin’
• As a result, when a patch of skin loses the pigment, it becomes white. This condition is progressive in nature; though, many years may pass, without any new patches developing. Vitiligo is neither contagious nor life-threatening
• Vitiligo can either have a focal pattern (white patches seen in one or a few areas), or a segmental pattern (white patches on one side of the body), or a generalized pattern (white patches appearing all over the body)
• The most common pattern is the non-segmental Vitiligo pattern, in which generalized pattern of white patches are noticed, all over the body
• Mild cases of Vitiligo may not require any treatment, though severe cases may be treated using various medical therapies, such as steroids, tacrolimus (immune-suppressant), ultraviolet light, etc.
• Even though there is no complete cure available for Vitiligo, the prognosis is excellent and most individuals are able to lead normal lives
• Vitiligo is a skin condition that cannot be prevented; however, avoiding the direct sun (using sunscreens, lotions, wide-brimmed hats) may lessen its severity

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