Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs VitiligoUpdated: 2020-04-10OverviewVitiligo is a disease that occurs when pigment-producing cells die or stop functioning, causing the loss of skin color in blotches.SymptomsIt can affect any part of the body, including the mouth, hair, and eyes. It may be more noticeable in people with darker skin.TreatmentsTreatment may improve the appearance of the skin but does not cure the disease. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use