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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