WHAT IS vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a skin condition in which patients develop white patches. In this condition the melanocytes (pigment producing cells) are destroyed hence melanin cannot be produced.
Multiple factors like genetic, immunological and neurogenic factors are incriminated in the cause of vitiligo, Stress and trauma can act as triggering factor.
Treatment of vitiligo depends on the extent of the disease and rapidity of the spread. Treatment aims at preventing the destruction of pigment cells and to restore depigmentation in the patches
Treatment options for VITILIGO
At SVAASTH our dermatology treatments reduce pigmentation, brighten dull skin,
improve tone, and restore natural radiance using safe medical technologies.
Topical Corticosteroids
Applied directly on the skin to reduce inflammation and irritation occured due to vitiligo
Immunomodulators
suppresses the immune system and may help the body fight cancer, infection, or other diseases
Phototherapy
Phototherapy at Svaasth Clinic uses controlled UV light exposure to treat skin conditions. When combined with the medication psoralen, this treatment is known as PUVA (psoralen UVA).
Narrowband UVB Therapy (NBUVB)
Has emerged as a promising therapy for the treatment of vitiligo. Narrow band UVB Therapy is the safest and very effective for extensive vitiligo. It is safe in children also. NBUVB Chamber delivers specific wave length of 311 nm .It has to be given 2-3 times a week. Depigmentation becomes noticeable after a minimum of 12-15 sessions.
Surgical Treatments
SURGICAL TREATMENT-F or non-responding patches after the condition is stable punch grafting, split skin graft, suction blister graft, melanocyte transfer can be considered as a treatment option.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Scientific studies mention that Diet doesn’t have any role in causing or triggering vitiligo
Sun protection is required
Children should protect themselves against injury
Avoidance of stress, Required healthy lifestyle, Daily Exercises
With proper dermatologist supervision white patches improve and depigmentation occurs within a year .certain areas like tips of fingers, toes and lips are stubborn and doesn’t pigment soon.
