Patient's question:
When the child was born, they weighed 6 pounds, and they have been living well all along. Could it be vitiligo? I'm so scared. It's also a girl, so does it have to go to the dermatology department every time when visiting the hospital? My younger sister has white spots all over the place where the "pubic hair grows." Thank you, please answer as soon as possible.Doctor's answer:
In the early stage of vitiligo, the depigmentation of the white patches is mild, and the boundary with the surrounding normal skin is unclear. If this occurs in individuals with lighter skin, it is often difficult to make a timely diagnosis. Carefully observe whether the surface of the white patches is smooth and free of scales, and whether the patches are light white or creamy white. If the boundary is unclear or spreading towards the normal skin, the possibility of vitiligo is relatively high. It is recommended that patients seek early examination, diagnosis, and treatment at a professional hospital specializing in vitiligo treatment to avoid delaying the condition and missing the optimal treatment window.