flat aSx symmetrical well demarcated areas of depigmentation (loss of melanocytes) esp on limbs or around face (esp periphery) may resolve, may progress .... show Koebner phenomenon poliosis - involves hair, halo naevi, autoimmune therefore do ANA, Thyroid, Haematinics ?? DM PA Addisons alopecia areata genetic - 1% of world population - Sx by 20-30yrs DD - fungal, Pityriasis Alba Mx - difficult as only 30% success with anything cosmetic camouflage and suncream impt topical steroids, UV, Protopic