Vitiligo · Blood Stasis Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Skin

Pattern Overview

Blood Stasis is a pattern in vitiligo, characterized by microcirculatory disturbance, reduced melanocyte nutrient supply, depigmentation with dark borders, and fixed lesions. The core pathogenesis is Blood stasis in the skin collaterals, causing reduced nutrient supply to melanocytes and impaired melanin synthesis.

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Vitiligo · Liver-Kidney Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Skin

Pattern Overview

Liver-Kidney Deficiency is a chronic pattern in vitiligo, characterized by melanocyte dysfunction, reduced tyrosinase activity, oxidative stress damage, and chronic depigmentation. The core pathogenesis is Liver-Kidney deficiency failing to nourish the melanocytes, leading to reduced tyrosinase activity, oxidative stress, and impaired melanin synthesis.

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Vitiligo · Qi-Blood Disharmony Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Skin

Pattern Overview

Qi-Blood Disharmony is a common pattern in vitiligo, characterized by autoimmune attack on melanocytes, CD8+ T-cell activation, anti-melanocyte antibodies, and progressive depigmentation. The core pathogenesis is disharmony of Qi and Blood failing to nourish the skin, leading to autoimmune-mediated melanocyte destruction and depigmentation.

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Vitiligo · Wind-Dampness Trapping the Skin Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Skin

Pattern Overview

Wind-Dampness Trapping the Skin is a pattern in vitiligo, characterized by immune-inflammatory response, depigmentation with blurred borders, itching, and spread of lesions. The core pathogenesis is Wind-Dampness pathogens trapping the skin, causing immune-inflammatory responses that damage melanocytes.

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Vitiligo: TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guide

Updated: June 22, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 8 min
Body Area: Skin

Overview

Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder characterized by progressive depigmentation—well-demarcated white patches caused by the destruction of melanocytes. It affects approximately 0.5–2% of the global population and can occur at any age, with half of cases beginning before age 20. Beyond its visible impact, vitiligo carries profound psychosocial burden, including stigma, anxiety, and depression.