India, July 1 -- India has the dubious distinction of having the highest prevalence of vitiligo in the world, estimated at 8.8 per cent (as against the global prevalence of 1 per cent-2 per cent). Every year, over 1 lakh cases of vitiligo are reported in India, and though the condition can occur at any age, it is more common before the age of 30.
In a world filled with beauty standards set by societal norms, one condition often becomes the subject of whispered conversations and hidden insecurities - Vitiligo. This chronic autoimmune condition, characterised by depigmented patches that appear when melanin-producing cells are destroyed, affects millions worldwide.
Beyond its Physical symptoms, Vitiligo patients face significant social stigm...