Vitiligo
or leucoderma is a type of skin disease characterized by milky white
or pale patches on different parts of the body. It generally happens
when melanocytes (responsible for giving color to the skin) present
in the skin start malfunctioning or get destroyed in certain parts of
the body. Sometimes this disease is often associated with medical
conditions such as thyroid dysfunction. Though vitiligo is not a
life-threatening disease, it still hits a person’s psyche as it
affects the skin texture. Many persons feel distressed and disgraced
by their skin problems. It affects more a person at an emotional
level with the feelings of social segregation, insult, and hatred.
Adolescents who are very much concerned about their physical
appearance start feeling ashamed of their looks, which can be
devastating. The primary sign of this disease is white patches on the
skin, and it can affect any part of the body. Other symptoms of
vitiligo include graying or untimely whitening of the hair, loss in
the color of tissues that are present inside the mouth and nose.
Types
of vitiligo:
• Segmental
or focal: This type of vitiligo mostly starts at a young age. It mainly progresses
for a year or more before it stops. In this disease, white patches
that seem to be smaller start appearing on one or very few parts of
the body.
• Non-
segmental or generalized: This
is the most common type of vitiligo in which too many white spots
spread on both sides of the body. It starts with the skin near the
hands then spread on feet, nearby eyes or mouth or any part of the
body where the skin rubs repeatedly.
Complications
associated with vitiligo:
Persons
dealing with vitiligo may be at an enhanced risk of sunburn, skin
cancer, social and psychical distress, hearing loss, and eye
problems.
Vitiligo
diagnosis:
The
diagnosis of vitiligo is made by conducting physical skin analysis,
skin biopsy test, and some blood tests. Sometimes, a special lamp is
used to shine ultraviolet light onto the skin to determine vitiligo.
Dr. Shikha Aggarwal is one of the best skin doctors in Ludhiana and
provides with the best vitiligo or white spots removal treatment in
Ludhiana by providing the best and safe medical techniques and
treatment.
Treatments:
VitiligoTreatment in Ludhiana by Dr. Shikha Aggarwal helps in restoring the
skin color so that skin did not remains even out in color. Before
starting treatment, it is important to recognize and deal with the
psychological components of the disease to obtain a better treatment
response and good quality of life. Some other treatment options
are:
• Creams:
Corticosteroid
creams are suggested to apply to the affected area, which may help to
return color. These creams are easy to apply and effective in giving
results.
• Medications:
Certain ointments that affect the immune system are effective for the
persons with a smaller area of depigmentation, especially on neck and
face.
• Therapies
by combining light and psoralen:
Psoralen- a plant derivative with photo-chemotherapy is used to
return color to light skin patches.
The
patient suffering from vitiligo must always apply sunscreen as their
skin is sensitive and is more risk of developing sunburn or cancer.
Hence, one must consult with a dermatologist to get this condition
cured at an initial stage.
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