1. 1. The National skin Centre www.thenationalskincentre.com 09811300536, 09811300539 Vitiligo
2. 2. Vitiligo, Leucoderma or white spots Due to the loss of the pigment in the cells and tissues of the body causes a condition generally known as Vitiligo, Leucoderma or the white spots.
3. 3. Vitiligo causes the white patches on the skin which is very frustrating sometimes. If they come on the face and hands then people generally loose their confidence. Vitiligo is generally treatable. It can be corrected with the topical applications, oral medication, light therapy and surgical treatment. The treatment generally takes times depending upon the type of Vitiligo one is having.
4. 4. It is a normal skin disorder which can happen in both males and females in equal ratio. Generally there is no age limit for Vitiligo. It can start at any age and can cover any part of the skin depending upon the kind of Vitiligo you have
5. 5. It is generally genetically determined skin disorder. It can pass from one generation to another and sometimes it skips generations and comes. If one is suffering from Vitiligo its better to avoid oral medications if Vitiligo is not very extensive as far as possible
6. 6. There are lots of surgeries available from spit thickness grafting, skin grafting and melanocytes transfer. Nowadays narrow UV bands are available to stimulate the pigment. Excimer light which is 309nm is also available . One can opt for the melanocytes transplant surgery only if the Vitiligo is stable at least for 18 months. If instability is there then its better to avoid such procedures till the time you attain stability