How it appears

It usually appears first on the hands, the face and the areas around the body openings and the genitals. It may also present as premature whitening or greying of the hair, eyelashes, eyebrows or beard, or as loss of colour in the mucous membranes of the mouth and nose.

It can start at any age, but usually before 30. It affects all skin types, but is more noticeable on darker skin.

When to see us

If areas of your skin, hair or mucous membranes have lost colour. The right medical or procedural treatment can stop or slow down the loss of pigment and help bring colour back to your skin.