Are all white patches due to Vitiligo?

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Not all white patches on the skin are vitiligo. While vitiligo is an autoimmune condition where the skin loses its pigment cells, similar-looking patches can also be caused by other common conditions. * ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฎ ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฟ โ€“ A mild fungal infection that can cause lighter or darker spots on the skin, often on the chest or back. * ๐—ฃ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฏ๐—ฎ โ€“ A harmless skin condition mostly seen in children, causing pale, scaly patches on the face. * ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ป ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜-๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ต๐˜†๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป โ€“ After a skin injury or sunburn, the skin can lose pigment temporarily. These conditions may look alike but require different treatments. If you notice any white or pale patches on your skin, see a dermatologist for the right diagnosis and treatment. Early consultation helps prevent worsening and ensures the right care for your skin. #SkinHealth #WhitePatches #VitiligoAwareness #TineaVersicolor #PityriasisAlba #SunDamage #DermatologyTips