What is Vitiligo & its causes?
As a result of vitiligo, patches of skin lose their colour. Time usually increases the size of the discoloured areas. Any part of the body can be affected by the condition. It can also appear inside the mouth and affect the hair as well.
The colour of the hair and skin is determined by the presence of melanin. Vitiligo occurs as the cells that produce melanin stop functioning or even die. Vitiligo can appear on people of any skin type, that being said, it is more significant on people with brown or black skin. While vitiligo is not life-threatening, it is a cause of concern and can affect your mindset. Treatments for vitiligo can restore colour to the affected area of the skin.
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Symptoms of Vitiligo
Types of Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a type of skin disorder that creates patches that appear by replacing the natural color of your skin. It’s neither infectious or contagious, as many skin experts believe. Vitiligo is a medical condition rather than a cosmetic issue. Irrespective of race, anyone can develop this skin disorder. It’s highly noticeable among people who have a dark skin color. These are some of the types of vitiligo.
Segmental
It’s one of the types of vitiligo that takes place in only one side or portion of your body. It usually takes place on the face or hands.
Generalized
It’s one of the most common types of this disease, especially when macules appear in different places of your body.
Mucosal
Mucosal is another type of vitiligo that tends to affect those mucous membranes of the genital or also of the mouth.
Focal
It’s a rare type of vitiligo. In this, macules appear in the smallest areas and also don’t spread in some portions within two years.
Universal
It’s one of the types of vitiligo, which tends to affect almost 80% of your skin. It causes a lack of pigment in your body’s skin.
Trichome
It indicates that there is a colorless or also white center, then an area with light pigmentation, and also the area of normal color skin.
Treatment Options Available For Vitiligo at Dr. Health Clinic
It’s safe to say most people view Vitiligo as something fatal. Many start to picture the worst because of this. Even so, it is worth noting that more research and treatment options are available today than ever. Therapy treatments like PUVA, narrow-band UVB therapy, skin grafting, and pigment transplantation can help with Vitiligo. Also, immunomodulators, topical applications, and oral medications that stimulate melanin are helpful. Dr. Health has developed a comprehensive blend of therapies to restore lost pigmentation. Also, improve the appearance of vitiligo-affected areas. The therapy is Re- Pigmentation therapy.
Pigment-Stimulating Topical Applications
Using topical applications to stimulate melanin production in damaged cells is a promising solution for Vitiligo. To treat this condition, you can use Topical applications with unprotected natural sunlight exposure. This can be beneficial for stimulating pigment production in these damaged cells.
Immune-Modulating Oral Medication
Vitiligo happens when the immune system misidentifies melanocytes as malicious and attacks them. Melanocytes are specialized cells that produce and contain melanin, which gives skin its color. Immune-modulating oral medication is a promising medical treatment that reduces inflammation and cell damage.
Sunlight and UV Therapies
Sunlight and UV therapies aim to stimulate melanin production in the affected areas. This helps them regain their original pigment. Exposure to sunlight helps activate the Vitamin D receptors. These are responsible for inducing pigment production in these body parts.
Combination therapy with UVA light and oral medication
Combination therapy with UVA light and oral medication is an effective treatment option for Vitiligo. Particularly those with large areas of skin affected by Vitiligo. UVA therapy involves exposing the affected area to ultraviolet light.
Antioxidant Therapy
Hydrogen peroxide is an oxidizing agent that can damage tissues if it accumulates too much in our bodies. This oxidative stress caused by an accumulation of hydrogen peroxide in the skin can lead to an autoimmune response from our bodies. This results in Vitiligo.
Hydrogen peroxide can cause the progressive destruction of melanocytes. These are the cells responsible for the pigment in the skin. Antioxidant therapy stimulates new melanocyte production to restore lost pigmentation in vitiligo-affected areas.
Depigmentation Therapy
Depigmentation therapy is an effective treatment option for people with widespread Vitiligo, not responsive to other treatments. This therapy works by lightening the skin in unaffected areas. This allows it to match the patches of discolored or depigmented skin created by Vitiligo. By lightening the unaffected areas and evening out skin tone, depigmentation therapy can help improve a person’s appearance. That, too, by camouflaging white patches.
Dietary Supplementation
Eating a healthy, balanced diet with essential nutrients can help treat Vitiligo. A dietary intervention involving nutrient supplementation is often beneficial for those with Vitiligo. It is important to understand which foods may aggravate this skin condition. Harmful foods should be avoided.
Lifestyle Modifications
Patients should understand that even if treatments are available for Vitiligo, lifestyle changes can significantly impact managing the condition. Stress is now known to be a significant contributing factor to the development of Vitiligo. Also, thyroid and blood sugar abnormalities can reduce the chances of preventing the spread of white patches from Vitiligo.
Avoiding potential triggers like trauma or friction can reduce the risk of developing new Vitiligo patches. Also, limiting exposure to infections, allergens, and worms can help people manage their condition over time. Sun protection is also essential.
When it comes to treating Vitiligo, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Different treatments work better for others. The right approach depends on an individual’s condition and preferences. One person may respond well to topical applications. Another patient may find tremendous success with light therapy or immunomodulators. Thus a mixture of therapies is often used to attain an optimal outcome. The combination approach’s purpose is to re-pigment the existing white lesions. After that, employ the most treatment methods possible to eliminate the latest white patches.
Vitiligo Treatment We Offer at Dr. Health Clinic
Skin regimens tailored to your needs
We can provide the most personalized skin vitiligo treatment for our patients because we have the most qualified skin specialist. Before the treatment begins, the skin type of each patient is carefully analyzed; this allows us to deliver the best results.
A Dietary Consultation
Diet has a significant impact on the skin. With our leading vitiligo specialist in Hyderabad, the nutritional aspects of a patient’s health are also addressed. We will be able to obtain a more complete picture of the patient’s issues, which will help us to treat them more effectively.
Analyses of the skin
Dr. Health Skin Clinic has achieved a remarkable accomplishment in dermatology by offering some of the most advanced and effective diagnostic methods. Skin patients undergo a detailed analysis before being diagnosed. Patients’ skincare needs are determined during a thorough
consultation so that the appropriate treatment can be planned. It is for this reason that we emphasize the importance of in-depth skin analysis.
Multiple Treatment Options
Dr. Health Clinic provides a wide range of vitiligo treatments and specializes in treating a variety of skin conditions. Personalized vitiligo treatments are provided to each patient based on their specific needs. Whatever the case may be, whether it is acne, pimples, pigmentation, vitiligo, lichen planus, skin allergies, or whatever else, we strive to alleviate the symptoms of skin disorders through our treatments.
Why Choose Dr. Health Clinic for Vitiligo Treatment?
Our Patients Reviews
I had white patches on my face. Someone suggested & I meet doctor Pranjal. She patiently analyzed my skin and suggested for treatment. I have already seen many doctors but no results were found, but now I am able to see a lot of differences. I am confident that my problems will fade away. I recommend everyone to go to Dr. Health’s clinic and meet Dr. Pranjal Shamsher. She was so friendly and patient with me. I would say she is one of the best doctors for vitiligo treatment in Hyderabad. Happy experience!
As part of treatment I was supposed to show my white patches to sun light daily. But I am too lazy and would wake up late did not follow the sun exposure daily in the early part of the treatment. Dr pranjal would be scolding me each time for not showing to sun. she was checking my skin through some microscope and so she knew I was not applying medicine and showing to sun. she kept motivating me to be regular. Finally one day I decided to
become fully regular with medicine and treatment. And I am seeing good results because of that. So dr can give medicine but patient should also follow correctly.
I have 2 white spots on my face. Both spot got vanish. I took medicine for 15 months good doctor.
We took our son with white patches. We were disappointed with our son’s skin condition. To top it she said it was not curable. With little choice, we started the treatment. My son developed some redness initially but the patches started to disappear slowly. She is good and handled everything patiently. I recommend her for white patches treatment in Hyderabad.
