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Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a skin condition by which the effected slowly loses pigment of their skin. It occurs in white patches and irregular borders. It might just occur in a small portion of the body or might even go to cover more than 50%. To this date, there is no active cure to vitilgo. Only 1% of the total world population is under the influence of this disease. It is a condition in which the body attacks itself and destroys its own melanocytes so that the pigment is lost. Researchers believe that it is an inherited disease. It is very likely that if a family member is affected there is 30% chance that you are affected as well.  It is a completely pain free condition, with absolutely no irritation or side effects. The only known treatment involves cosmetic changes which include

  • Steroids
  • Immuno modulators
  • Ultra Violet Light
  • Depigmentation
  • Surgery

 

 

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