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Table 1 Increased prevalence rate of vitiligo with respect to age

From: Exploring vitiligo susceptibility and management: a brief review

Prevalence rates

Percentage

 General population

0.06–2.3%

 Children

0–2.2%

  Of less than 1 year

0.5%

  1–5 years of age

1%

  5–12 year olds

2.1%

  Before the age of 12 years

0–2.6%

Onset of disease

Percentage

 Before 20 years of age

50%

 Before 30 years of age

70–80%