leukoderma
/ˌluːkəˈdɜːrmə/
noun
- A condition in which patches of skin lose their pigment, becoming lighter than the surrounding skin.
- The doctor explained that leukoderma is not contagious and is usually harmless.
- Some treatments can help even out skin tone for people with leukoderma.
- Leukoderma can affect people of all skin types, but it is more noticeable in those with darker skin.