Vitiligo is a chronic condition where white or pale white patches develop on the skin. It’s caused by the lack of a pigment in skin called melanin. It can involve any area of skin, most commonly occurs on the face (around mouth, eyelids, nostrils), neck, hands, navel and in skin creases. It is more common in areas where the skin is exposed to the sun.These pale areas of skin are more vulnerable to the sunburn, so it’s important to take extra care when in the sun and use a sunblock with a high sun protection factor (SPF).
The cause of vitiligo is not fully known. Vitiligo may be an autoimmune disease,In autoimmune conditions, the immune system does not work properly. Instead of attacking foreign cells, such as viruses and bacteria, your immune system attacks your body’s healthy cells.In vitiligo, the immune system may destroy the melanocytes in the skin.
Vitiligo may also run in families. Children whose parents have the disorder are more likely to develop vitiligo. However, most children will not get vitiligo even if a parent has it.
There is no certain way to tell if vitiligo will spread. For some people, the white patches do not spread. But often the white patches will spread to other areas of the body. For some people, vitiligo spreads slowly, over many years. For others, spreading occurs quickly. Some people have reported more white patches after physical or emotional stress.
There are several treatment options, choice of treatment depends on
Some treatments are not right for everyone. Many can have unwanted side effects. Treatments can take a long time, and sometimes they don’t work.
Current treatment options for vitiligo include medical, surgical, and other treatments.
Medical treatments include.
Some people with vitiligo have found that camouflage creams that cover the white patches improve their appearance and help them feel better about themselves. You doctor will help you find the product that works best for you.
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