What is Vitiligo and how it’s treated?

Vitiligo is a condition that causes the skin to lose its color.  It affects between 0.2 percent and 1 percent of people around the world. It can occur in people of any race. It’s most noticeable, though, among people with dark skin, because the contrast between the normal skin tone and the white patches that have been affected by vitiligo is more pronounced. People with vitiligo experience color loss in various areas of exposed skin. Some may experience the discoloration in the mouth, in the hair on the scalp, or in their eyelashes or eyebrows.

Causes of Vitiligo: The cause of Vitiligo is not known. Vitiligo might be an immune system sickness. These diseases happen immune system mistakenly attacks some part of your own body. In vitiligo, the resistant system may destroy the melanocytes in the skin. Vitiligo is photosensitive; patients should avoid exposing the skin to direct sunlight for a prolonged period. It is likewise conceivable that at least one gene may make a person more prone to get the disorder.  

Symptoms of Vitiligo: White spots on the skin are the principal indication of vitiligo. These spots are more normal in areas where the skin is exposed to the sun. Initially, the vitiligo starts as a simple spot, a little paler than the rest of the skin. But gradually, as time passes, this spot will become much paler until it becomes white.

The spots might be on the hands, feet, arms, face, and lips. Other common areas for white patches are: 

• The armpits and groin (where the leg meets the body) 
• Around the mouth
• Eyes
• Nostrils
• Navel
• Genitals
• Rectal areas.

Vitiligo Treatment: Many treatments are available to help restore skin color or even out skin tone. Results vary and are unpredictable. Some treatments have serious side effects. So your doctor may suggest that you first try improving the appearance of your skin by applying self-tanning products or makeup.

• By Creams that control inflammation
• Medications that affect the immune system
• Removing the remaining color (depigmentation)
• Skin grafting

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