Which part of the body does vitiligo primarily affect?
Skin
True or False: Ancient Egyptians also documented cases of Vitiligo.
True
Myth or Fact: Vitiligo can affect both men and women equally.
Fact
True or False: Scientists know exactly what Vitiligo is and how to treat it.
False
3000 years ago
Myth or Fact: Vitiligo is more common in people with lighter skin.
Myth
What can happen if you shine a black light on a patch of Vitiligo?
It will appear chalky and bright
What disease was Vitiligo commonly mistaken for?
Leprosy
Myth or Fact: There is currently no cure for vitiligo, but treatments are available to manage the condition.
Fact
Vitiligo causes white patches to appear on the skin due to the loss of what kind of cells?
Melanocytes
Who is attributed to the discovery of vitiligo?
Moritz Kaposi
Myth or Fact: Vitiligo can affect the inside of the mouth, eyes, nose, or hair.
Fact
What type of disorder is vitiligo considered to be—autoimmune, bacterial, or fungal?
Autoimmune
In what century did the term "vitiligo" start being widely used?
Second Century AD
Myth or Fact: Vitiligo happens in random patches all over the body.
Myth