Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune condition manifested as white patches on the body, hair, mucosa.

It happens when melanocytes- the colour producing cells in the skin- are destroyed or do not function properly.

CAUSES

Main cause for vitiligo is an autoimmune mechanism. Like antibodies in the blood, antibodies in the skin usually protect the skin from various infections (bacteria/virus/ fungal). In some due to unknown reasons, these cells attack our own skin cells, i.e. melanocytes leading to loss of colour in patches.

When the condition is active the white patches may be increasing in size and number involving many areas in the body. Hence early treatment helps to stop the active progression of the condition. Looking for the best Vitiligo Treatment in Rajajinagar? Contact us now.

The treatment involves 2 steps:

1. To stop the progression of the white patches

2. To bring back the colour in the white patches.

Management:

Acne independently or in stages present in the following way:

1. Topical cream: topical steroids, calcineurin inhibitors, JAK stat inhibitors etc

2. Phototherapy: NBUVB therapy PUVA

FAQS

1. What is vitiligo?

Vitiligo or leukoderma is a condition manifested by white patches on the body. It can present at any age.

2. Is it contagious?

No. Vitiligo is not contagious condition. It doesn’t spread from person to person by close contact.

3. Is it genetic?

Vitiligo doesn’t exactly fall under genetic diseases. Any person without family history can develop vitiligo.

4. What are different types of vitiligo?

Vitiligo can present in following ways:

1. Acro-facial vitiligo: white patches develop on extremities like hands, feet, face.

2. Focal vitiligo: white patches involving only focal areas on body.

3. Segmental vitiligo white patches appear on one side of the body in segments.

4. Generalised vitiligo: involving many areas on the body.

5. Vitiligo totalis/universalis: most of the body is covered by white patches.