Vitiligo / white patch disease


 Vitiligo also referred to as white patch disease is a pigmentary disorder of the skin. In Vitiligo there are patches where skin looses the ability to form color. The melanocytes are the color producing cells of the skin and they are destroyed leading to loss of color in parts of skin. Vitiligo may occur in childhood or adulthood. It may occur suddenly or may be gradual in onset. Vitiligo may affect a localized area with one or two patches which may resolve spontaneously or maybe segmental or may be progressive affecting larger areas when it is called Vitiligo vulgaris.

Vitiligo is not infectious nor it is contagious. Hence one cannot get Vitiligo by coming in contact with a Vitiligo patient. Hence the social stigma of Vitiligo is due to lack of knowledge and understanding of the disorder.

It needs to be differentiated from other white patch producing disorders or diseases like leukoderma ( which may be due to contact allergy or trauma), Nevi which are present from birth, P. Alba , post inflammatory hypopigmentation and many others. This differentiation is done by a qualified Dermatologist.

There are multiple treatments available depending on the extent of Vitiligo. These include oral medications, applications,  UV light therapies and surgeries. Surgical treatments have good success in stable vitiligo in which the disorder has not changed for 1 to 2 years.

To know more about skin diseases you can visit our website www.skinnsculpt.com. Do follow and connect with us on Instagram @skinnsculpt and Facebook @ Skin'N'Sculpt clinic or what's app us on 9769112573 or email@ skinnsculpt@gmail.com.  
We are based in Andheri east, Mumbai, India and we do not have any branches elsewhere.
Do leave us a comment or query and we will be happy to answer. We can however not give any treatment advises. 
Disclaimer: This blog is only to create awareness on skin issues and does not substitute a doctors consultation or opinion. Please get in touch with a qualified Dermatologist for consultation in case of any skin issues. Searches done online depends on the knowledge of the person who is searching hence lay persons find themselves in complete confusion when they search medical issues. These are best left to experts. 





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