Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Vitiligo refers to an acquired, idiopathic, and common de-pigmentation disorder of the skin. The clinically characteristic symptoms of the vitiligo are pale or milk-white macules or patches due to the selective destruction of melanocytes. The present study was conducted to assess cases of vitiligo. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 138 patients of vitiligo of both genders. In all subjects, a careful clinical examination was done. Type of vitiligo was evaluated. Results: Out of 138 patients, males were 78 and females were 60. Common type of vitiligo was segmental seen in 36, non- segmental in 58 and undetermined in 24. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Authors found that case of vitiligo is not uncommon nowadays. Common type reported was segmental, non- segmental and undetermined. Key words: Segmental, Undetermined, Vitiligo.