vitiligo
/ˌvɪtɪˈlaɪɡoʊ/
noun
- A skin condition in which patches of skin lose their pigment, becoming white or lighter in color.
- Many people with vitiligo use sunscreen to protect the light patches from sunburn.
- The doctor explained that vitiligo is not contagious and is caused by a lack of melanin.
- She has vitiligo on her hands and face, but it doesn't bother her.
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