https://www.scmp.com/rss/525567/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Advertising partner Advertising partner [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Vitiligo is often noticed before it is understood. White patches on the skin can draw attention, second glances or subtle avoidance, particularly in public settings. In Hong Kong, where awareness of the condition remains uneven, misunderstanding can influence daily life as much as the condition itself. Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which pigment-producing cells are destroyed by immune activity. As a... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/health-environment/topics/support-vitiligo-patients/article/3350117/when-vitiligo-seen-not-understood?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/health-environment/topics/support-vitiligo-patients/article/3350117/when-vitiligo-seen-not-understood?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:00:10 +0000