Vitiligo Symptoms and its Treatments

Vitiligo is a chronic skin disorder in which pale white patches of skin appear on a person's body as a result of loss of skin pigment. You may have vitiligo if your skin is losing its normal color pigment in spots. Anyone of any age, gender, or race can get this skin ailment. Pale patches of skin appear as melanocytes in the skin die. Melanocytes are the cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color and protects it from UV radiation. 

As this skin condition is common, many people are suffering from it worldwide. People can get help from a dermatologist to prevent its spread and manage it effectively. Here in this blog Dr. Shikha Aggarwal, the Best Dermatologist in Ludhiana at Bliss Laser Skin Clinic has discussed vitiligo, its signs, symptoms, and treatment to manage the concern. 

Here is the guide on vitiligo by Dr. Shikha Aggarwal

All Body Parts Can be Affected by Vitiligo

Vitiligo can affect any part of the body's skin, however, the overall amount of skin affected varies from person to person. It can also damage the eyes, the inside of the mouth, and the hair. The injured areas of the skin are frequently discolored for the rest of the person's life. Typically, the color of the afflicted portions of the skin does not return to normal.

Affected Area Become Sensitive To Sunlight

This condition is photosensitive. Affected regions of the body will be more sensitive to sunlight than unaffected ones. Those suffering from Vitiligo should use sunscreen regularly. It is difficult to forecast how widespread Vitiligo will become. Vitiligo is more visible in those with darker skin tones because the lighter areas of skin are more visible.

Vitiligo is not an unpleasant condition. Sunburns on lighter skin can, on the other hand, be unpleasant. Sunburns can be avoided by keeping out of the sun during peak hours, applying sunscreen all year, and wearing protective clothes. Itching skin is common in Vitiligo sufferers, and it is natural for people with this skin problem.

Signs and Symptoms of Vitiligo

White or pale patches on the skin are the most visible sign of vitiligo. These spots are more frequent in sun-exposed areas of the skin. Patches can appear on the hands, feet, arms, cheeks, and lips. Other common sites for pale patches of skin include:

• Armpits and groin (where the legs and torso connect)
• Nostrils, Navel, and Rectal Regions
• Eyes and Genitals

Patients with vitiligo usually get graying hair at an early age. People with darker skin tones may perceive a loss of color inside their mouths.

Diagnosis and Treatment

If effective, vitiligo treatment may assist in the appearance of a more equal skin tone. The following factors influence treatment options:

• The number of pale spots on the patient's skin
• The dimensions of the patches
• The technique of therapy with which the patient is most comfortable

Vitiligo Treatment 

Some treatments are not appropriate for all patients. Many drugs have unforeseen consequences. Treatments may take a long time to take effect and are not always successful. There are medications and light-based therapies available to help restore skin color or even out skin tone, but the results vary and are unpredictable. Furthermore, some treatments have serious side effects. As a result, your doctor may suggest you first try changing the appearance of your skin using self-tanning creams or cosmetics that conceal the vitiligo spots.

If you and your doctor decide to treat your disease with medicine, surgery, or therapy, the assessment process might take months. You may also need to try many different therapies or a combination of treatments before you find the one that works best for you.

For more details on Vitiligo Treatment in Ludhiana, one can get in touch with Dr. Shikha Aggarwal at Bliss Laser Skin Clinic for more details and a treatment plan that can help one to manage this skin issue.

Vitiligo Medications

• Some medication helps to reduce inflammation. A corticosteroid lotion prescribed by a vitiligo doctor after checking the skin must be applied to the affected skin. It may aid in the restoration of color. This is the most effective therapy while Vitiligo is still in its early stages. 

Although this type of cream is effective and simple to use, you may not see any changes in the color of your skin for several months. Skin thinning and the formation of streaks or lines on your skin are also possible side effects. Milder forms of the medicine may be administered to children and those with extensive regions of discolored skin. Corticosteroid pills or injections may be an alternative for persons whose health is rapidly deteriorating.

• Calcineurin inhibitor ointments may benefit people who have small patches of depigmentation, particularly on the face and neck.

Alternate Treatments and Therapies

One of the therapies for Vitiligo is light therapy. Active Vitiligo can be treated using narrow-band ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy, which has been shown to stop or slow the disease's progression. You will need therapy two to three times each week. It may take one to three months to see a difference, and it may take six months or longer to fully realize the benefits.

To know more please consult Dr. Shikha Aggarwal, Best Dermatologist in Ludhiana at Bliss Laser Skin Clinic. She can help one to get back tehri confidence with her effective vitiligo treatments. 

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