Mixed vitiligo

J Cutan Med Surg. 2006 Mar-Apr;10(2):104-7. doi: 10.2310/7750.2006.00018.

Abstract

Background: There are two commonly recognized forms of vitiligo-generalized and localized. This classification is important to understand the course of the disease and its prognosis. Most patients have generalized vitiligo; few patients have both segmented and generalized vitiligo.

Observation: We report four more cases of mixed vtiligo, segmental with generalized type. This report is only the second to present a case of segmental with generalized vitiligo.

Conclusion: Mixed vitiligo is not yet part of a standard classification. Its etiology is not yet fully defined. Further research is required to understand the course and prognosis of mixed vitiligo.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Vitiligo / classification*
  • Vitiligo / pathology*