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How is vitiligo diagnosed?

The doctor will use a family and medical history, physical exam, and tests to diagnose vitiligo. The doctor may ask questions such as:

Do you have family members with vitiligo?

Do you or family members have any autoimmune diseases?

Did you have a rash, sunburn, or other skin problem before the white patches appeared?

Did you have some type of stress or physical illness?

Did your hair turn gray before age 35?

Are you sensitive to the sun?

The doctor will do a physical exam to rule out other medical problems.

Tests might include:

Taking a small sample (biopsy) of the affected skin to be examined

Blood tests

An eye exam.