Depigmentation
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Depigmentation of the skin is the partial or total loss of natural color in one or more areas, due to a decrease in melanin, the pigment that gives skin its tone. It can appear as patches of variable size and shape.
Which specialist manages it? The dermatologist is the one who studies changes in skin color, and the general practitioner can guide an initial review.
Common causes: Some changes in the melanocytes, certain skin conditions, previous injuries, or autoimmune factors can influence the loss of pigment.
When to consult? When light patches appear or grow, change in appearance, or cause concern. Showing these areas to a skin professional allows for a better understanding of their origin and follow-up options.
Data on 158 doctors who treat depigmentation
Which specialist treats depigmentation?
Skin depigmentation can be evaluated by a general practitioner, who identifies the possible cause and advises on treatment or the need for a more specialized evaluation. You can book an appointment with a general practitioner if you notice light patches on your skin.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in depigmentation
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Frequently asked questions
What is depigmentation?
Depigmentation of the skin is the partial or total loss of natural color in one or more areas, due to a decrease in melanin, the pigment that gives skin its tone. It can appear as patches of variable size and shape.
Which doctor treats depigmentation?
Skin depigmentation can be evaluated by a general practitioner, who identifies the possible cause and advises on treatment or the need for a more specialized evaluation. You can book an appointment with a general practitioner if you notice light patches on your skin.