ABSTRACT
Vitiligo, a common acquired pigmentary disease, is known to occur more commonly in the younger age group. Up to 50% of the patients will develop lesions of vitiligo before 20 years of age. However, there is a subset of patients with an onset much later in life. The reasons for this have not been extensively explored. It could be that an overall increased life expectancy has led to an increased recognition of its occurrence, but there could be other factors at play. In addition, with late-onset disease there are more apprehensions in the patient's mind, including concerns about prognosis and management.
