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.

Key Symptoms and Differentiation Points

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