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Vitiligo affects around 1 in 100 people worldwide – yet the skin condition remains misunderstood
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Vitiligo, a chronic autoimmune skin condition affecting around 1 in 100 people worldwide, remains widely misunderstood despite being one of the most common skin disorders. Many cases go undiagnosed, suggesting the true prevalence may be higher.
Vitiligo affects around 1 in 100 people worldwide – yet the skin condition remains misunderstood
Model Winnie Harlow has non-segmental vitiligo. Andrea Raffin/ Shutterstock
Around one in every 100 people worldwide has vitiligo – a chronic, autoimmune skin condition that causes the skin to appear lighter in patches.
The number of people affected by vitiligo makes it one of the most common skin disorders. Several studies also suggest that many cases still remain undiagnosed, meaning the true number of people living with vitiligo may even be higher.
Yet despite how common vitiligo is, many mis
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