LLR Policy for Vitiligo

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Category

Threshold Criteria

Vitiligo is the complete loss of pigmentation arising in discrete patches of skin. It occurs in approximately 1% of the world’s population. The incidence appears to be higher in darker – skinned individuals.

Eligibility

LLR ICB will only fund secondary care treatment where the following criteria is met
 
– Patient is aged 18 years old and over
– Greater than 20% of body surface is affected
OR
– Segmental Vitiligo

If there is diagnostic uncertainty please seek further advice via Advice and Guidance (on ERS)

Patients with vitiligo can be referred to the UHL Camouflage Clinic if the following criteria are met.

Referral criteria:

– Greater than 20% body surface area
– Segmental Vitiligo

Guidance

http://www.pcds.org.uk/clinical-guidance/vitiligo
ARP 102 Review Date: 2027

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