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Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder. Melanocytes are cells in the body producing melanin which is responsible for giving brown color to our skin.  In vitiligo, pigment-producing cells of our body that is melanocytes are destroyed causing white patches to appear on the skin.

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Table of Contents

Do’s & Don’ts for Getting Vitiligo

Affected Areas Are

Types of Vitiligo

Treatments of Vitiligo 

Lifestyle Changes

Vitiligo is a non-contagious disease that is caused by autoantibodies. In fact, this causes the immune system to become overactive and destroy melanocytes. Therefore, this results in white patches on the skin. It may also happen because of genetic causes, injuries, exposure to harmful chemicals or neural causes. White patches that appear on the hands, feet, arms, face, and lips are the main sites. These patches do not itch or pain.

Do’s & Don’ts for Getting Vitiligo

DO: Apply moisturizers
DO: Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
DO: Take physical sun protection like scarves and umbrellas.

DON’T: Exposure to direct sunlight
DON’T: Use things made out of rubber, if you are sensitive to it.
DON’T:  Eat unhealthy food

Affected areas are

  • Around the mouth
  • Elbows
  • Ankles
  • Knees
  • Lower back
  • Eyes
  • Nostrils
  • Navel
  • Genitals
  • Fingers and toe tips
  • Rectal areas
  • Back of the hands
  • Lips

The most common type of vitiligo is the non-segmental vitiligo and is found in up to 90 percent of cases.

In the cases of non-segmental vitiligo, patches often appear equally on both sides of the body and are often symmetrical. In most of the cases, these spots appear on parts of the skin which is commonly exposed to the sun, such as the face, neck, and hands. However, patches can also appear in other areas.

Types of Vitiligo

  • Generalized:
    This type of vitiligo appears as multiple patches all over the body. Moreover, it may occur in mirror images on the left and right sides of the body.
  • Acrofacial:
    This type of vitiligo appears mostly on the face, especially around the nose and lips.
  • Mucosal:
    The mucosal vitiligo appears mostly around the mucous membranes and lips and genital mucosa.
  • Universal:
    This occurs in extremely rare cases. However, in such cases depigmentation covers most of the body.
  • Focal:
    Scattered white patches may develop in a single, localized area. Moreover, this type of vitiligo occurs in very young children.
  • Segmental: involvement of the body in a linear pattern.

Treatments of Vitiligo 

Vitiligo is not curable. It is only treatable. Moreover, it is not even preventable. This is because it is an autoimmune condition. When you visit a skin specialist, you need to provide your entire medical history to your doctor. Your dermatologist will assess your skin to first rule out any other skin ailment.

The doctor may do the following things to assess whether you have Vitiligo or not:

  • Use a special lamp known as Wood’s lamp to determine whether you have vitiligo.
  • Skin biopsy and blood draw – if required

Finally, your dermatologist will determine if you have Vitiligo. Further, he will also determine how extreme or severe your condition is. He will decide on a treatment plan accordingly.

In fact, before choosing a treatment method, a dermatologist generally takes a blood test to assess the health of the thyroid gland. This is because people who have vitiligo often have thyroid diseases. If the patient has a thyroid disease, treatment can successfully control it.  The treatments will take multiple sessions.  In fact, the results will be visible over a period of 6-12 months.

The treatment approach for Vitiligo can be either one of the below treatments alone or in combination based on site, number, and extent of disease. 

The goals of vitiligo treatment are to control the spread of disease and to get back the lost pigmentation in the affected area.

Medical treatments

  • These are oral medications and topical creams which help to control the activity and spread of disease and also in regaining the pigment in the skin.
  • Various oral immunomodulatory agents are used such as minocycline, corticosteroids, azathioprine, etc.
  • Topical agents such as corticosteroids, tacrolimus, pigment stimulating lotions can be used.

Phototherapy and laser treatments

  • UV therapy- this therapy involves exposing the affected area to UVA or NBUVB light which helps to control the disease activity and also stimulates melanocytes in that area.
  • UVA therapy is given after taking an oral medication called psoralen 1.5- 2 hours before treatment.
  • NBUVB therapy is taken without any prior medications and is safe in children as well. In this, the patient is made to stand in an NBUVB chamber thus exposing all areas effectively to light.
  • Multiple sessions of UV therapy are required at a frequency of 2-3 sessions per week.

 Laser: This therapy involves the use of an excimer laser which is a focussed beam of NBUVB used for small patchy or localized involvement.

Surgery 

Dermatologists will recommend surgery when the disease is stable that is not spreading or increasing. It also speeds up the process of repigmentation.  Surgery is done in combination with other treatments like UV or laser therapy.

  1. Surgery involves taking graft/ skin from non affected covered areas of the body like thighs and transferring the skin or pigment-producing cells separated from that skin to the affected area. Though, these surgeries are simple and usually not associated with complications. If not done by a well-trained dermatologist, it can result in infection, scarring, a cobblestone appearance, spotty color, or even failure of the area to recolor.
  2. Various surgical modalities such as blister grafting, split skin thickness grafting, punch grafting, and melanocyte transfer are available, the selection of correct surgery differs from patient to patient.

Tattooing (Micropigmentation):

In this technique, the doctor uses a special surgical instrument to implant pigment into your skin. This procedure is most effective in and around the lips of people with darker complexions. However, it might get difficult to match skin color. If the procedure is not done properly, it can trigger another patch of vitiligo.

Depigmentation treatment 

  • This treatment involves the application of a depigmenting agent or laser to the unaffected areas of the skin. This area gradually lightens. Eventually, it blends with the discolored areas.
  • it is done in patients with widespread vitiligo with only a few areas of pigmentation.
  • This treatment may cause certain side effects. These may include redness, swelling, itching, and dry skin.
  • However, depigmentation is permanent. Although, you’ll always be sensitive to sunlight. As a result, you will have to take strict measures to protect yourself from the sun

These treatments will be recommended by a dermatologist.

Lifestyle Changes

It is important to also make some lifestyle changes.

  • Sun protection: One must take complete protection from all kinds of UV light. Use a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF 30. Apply sunscreen well. In fact, it is important to reapply it every three to four hours.
  • Make sure you take physical protection too. This includes wearing a scarf, stole, long-sleeved clothing, using umbrellas.
  • Don’t get a tattoo ever, as if unstable, vitiligo can develop over that area.

Vitiligo isn’t a threatening disease. However, it affects one’s self-esteem. Many individuals feel ashamed or sad and distressed due to Vitiligo. It is even more frustrating because it recurs.

Moreover, if the condition is not letting you lead your life properly, it can become stressful. You need support to cope with it.

  • Find a dermatologist who can truly help you deal with this condition.
  • Learn and be aware of everything you need to know about the condition. Make sure you are aware of the myths and don’t believe them.
  • Communicate your feelings with your doctor.
  • Confide in others. Join support groups to talk to people who are going through the same issue as you.
  • Reach out for support from your loved ones.
  • Don’t isolate yourself ever.

For treating your skin condition, feel free to get in touch with one of our best dermatologists in Pune. You can also call on +912071177333 to book an appointment at one of our skin clinics near you.

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Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder. Basically, it causes white patches to appear on the skin. Certain reasons damage melanin-producing cells called melanocytes.

For treating your skin condition, feel free to get in touch with one of our best dermatologists in Pune. You can also call on +912071177333 to book an appointment at one of our skin clinics near you.

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