Vitiligo (or leukoderma) is the patchy loss of skin pigmentation due to an auto-immune attack by the body's own immune system on skin melanocytes. It frequently begins in late adulthood, with patches of unpigmented skin appearing on extremities. The patches may grow or remain constant in size. Occasional small areas may repigment as they are recolonised by melanocytes.
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- Vitiligo Society UK Vitiligo results in a loss of skin color. Vitiligo usually occurs in families, and may sometimes also involve diabetes, thyroid disorders, and some other conditions.
- Vitiligo.net Information pertaining to operative treatment of Vitiligo.
- Vitiligo and Alopecia areata A personal page sharing experiences, treatments and links about the diseases. In Swedish and English.
- American Vitiligo Research Foundation, Inc. Provides public awareness and counseling to the families and those afflicted by this disease. Supports research without animal testing.
- Vitiligo Support International Offers treatment information, social support, message boards and chat.
- NHS Choices: Vitiligo Provides information on this chronic condition that causes pale, white patches to develop on the skin. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications.
- National Vitiligo Foundation A patient oriented site dedicated to information on the cure and treatment of vitiligo.