Leucoderma

Similar to Vitiligo, leucoderma is a skin disorder in which skin tends to lose its natural color. Leucoderma is a partial or complete loss of skin pigmentation or de-pigmentation.

Leucoderma is also called achromoderma. It is marked by the destruction of melanocytes in the body. As they become damaged, they no longer produce skin pigment, called melanin. Once the cells no longer generate melanin, the area of your skin loses its color or turns white.

Usually, the white patches are confined to a small area in the beginning. However, as time passes, the skin enlarges and spread. Changes in the skin are often noticeable around the age of 10 to 35 years. Although patches are visible, those with darker skin complexions have noticeable pigmentation of the skin.