Hypopigmentation is a condition causing loss of skin color due to melanocyte depletion.

Causes

• Autoimmune disorder like vitiligo
• Genetic defect like albinism
• Trauma to skin such as burns
• Infections

Symptoms

• Smooth white patches on the skin
• Complete absence of pigmentation in skin, hair or eyes
• Vision problems

Treatment
Hypopigmentation due to skin trauma may get cured on its own. In other cases, treatment may include:

• Corticosteroid creams
• Light treatments

Prevention
There is no way to prevent hypopigmentation.