Question
A four-year-old child has developed several white spots on their neck, and initially, the parents didn’t pay much attention, thinking they would fade quickly. However, several months later, the spots have started to spread. The child does not feel itchy or in pain. They would like to know how to assist: What are the symptoms of vitiligo in children?
Answer
The symptoms of pediatric vitiligo include white spots appearing on a child’s skin, which maintain normal skin structure at the affected areas and do not cause itching or any other symptoms. White spots are particularly noticeable in areas exposed to sunlight, such as hands, feet, arms, legs, face, and lips. Other common areas with white spots include armpits, groin, around the mouth, eyes, nostrils, navel, and genitals.