What do we know about Vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a skin disorder in which skin cells which produce the pigment melanin (the pigment that determines the color of the skin, hair, and eyes) are destroyed, it results in white patches of irregular shapes on the skin.
er in which skin cells which produce the pigment melanin (the pigment that determines the color of the skin, hair, and eyes) are destroyed, it results in white patches of irregular shapes on the skin.
Who are at risk of Vitiligo?
It is common in people of age group 10-30 years or noticeable in people with darker skin. It is seen rarely in infancy and old age.
Does hereditary play any role in Vitiligo?
Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease but it can also pass on to children if anyone of parents affected from it.
What signs indicate Vitiligo?
• Depigmentation on akin
• Milky-white patches on the skin
• Premature whitening or graying of the hair
• Loss of color
• The loss in color of the inner layer of the eye
How to confirm Vitiligo?
• Complete medical history
• Family history
• Personal history
• Any stress
• History of premature graying of hair
• Skin biopsy
• Blood count
• Thyroid function test
• Anti-nuclear antibody screening
• CBC ( complete blood count )
How to manage Vitiligo?
• Green leafy vegetables
• Avoid artificial color food preparation
• Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, folic acid
• Avoid alcohol or smoking
Which other skin diseases are looked like Vitiligo?
• Albinism
• Piebaldism
• Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis
• Progressive macular hypomelanosis
• Primary adrenal insufficiency
• Tuberculoid leprosy
• Tinea versicolor
• Postinflammatory hypopigmentation
• Addison disease
• Leprosy
• Malignant melanoma
• Scleroderma
What is Homeopathic Treatment for Vitiligo?
• Arsenicum album
• Mercurius sol
• Nitric Acid
• Sepia
• Sulphur
