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Vitiligo can actually appear anywhere on the body, but it’s more likely to develop in some of the following areas: Eyes, nostrils, belly button, elbows, and genital areas. Occasionally found inside of the mouth. Areas of the body that have folds, such as the knees and elbows. Because pigment cells give colour to hair as well as skin, some people with vitiligo may notice early onset greying of the hair or a loss of colour on the lips.
There is no prejudice in terms of who can develop the condition. Therefore, it can affect anyone, whatever their skin colour or ethnic origin, but will be more visually prominent in those with darker skin. People with fairer skin colour may not even realise that their skin is not making pigment. Although vitiligo can start at any age, 95% of people who have vitiligo develop the condition before their 40th birthday.
