Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune disease is one of the main causes of vitiligo in many people. In general, the immune system could tell the differences between your body cells and foreign cells. But in this condition, this mechanism can trigger your immune system to mistakenly destroy skin pigment cells by releasing auto-antibody proteins. As a result, it can lead to many white patches around the body. However, keep in mind that autoimmune disease does not always cause vitiligo as this condition has many forms. Also, the specific areas of skin patches can also vary greatly. [10]
