Understanding Vitiligo Beyond the Spots
Vitiligo, a skin condition causing white patches, affects 2-6% of Mexicans. Beyond physical appearance, it impacts mental health due to societal stigma. Early detection and treatment are crucial, as well as emotional support.
People who have vitiligo — a chronic disease characterized by white spots on the skin — face a lot of rejection from society, but it must be stressed that it is not contagious.
This is stated by the academic from the Faculty of Medicine (FM) of the UNAM and member of the FM Oncodermatology Clinic at the General Hospital of Mexico, Ana Florencia López Ornelas, who calls for respect and inclusion of patients with this condition, who are estimated to represent between 2 and 6 percent of the Mexican population.
