Question
My nephew recently developed a white spot on his face the size of a fingernail. Initially, I didn’t pay much attention, but now it has expanded a bit, and I’m worried it might be vitiligo.
Answer
Vitiligo is characterized by white spots, but not all white spots are vitiligo. You can carefully observe if the surface of the white spots is smooth without scales, and if they are pale or milky white with blurred boundaries or spreading towards normal skin, these features may indicate vitiligo. However, a professional medical diagnosis is necessary. Vitiligo is considered a difficult disease to treat, with the characteristic of easy spreading, affecting not only appearance but also quality of life. It is recommended that you bring your child to a national recognized specialized medical institution for examination and treatment as soon as possible to avoid missing the best treatment opportunity and strive for early detection, early treatment, and early recovery.