Currently, there is no way to prevent vitiligo, the causes of which are unknown. However, it is important for those affected to protect themselves from the sun.

Prevent skin cancer

The whitened skin of people with vitiligo has lost its protection from the sun, making it more prone to burns by sun and, in the long term, to skin cancer. In addition, it happens that the burns widen the zones of depigmentation. Therefore, it is essential for these people to protect themselves from the sun with a minimum SPF 30 sunscreen applied 30 minutes before sun exposure (check that the screen protects against UVA and UVB rays). It is important to stay in the shade from 12 p.m. to 16 p.m., with the sun at its zenith.