When white patches are marked on certain sections of the skin, it called ‘Vitiliogo’. It is a kind of de-pigmentation. Melanin is a skin pigment that gives color to the skin and protects it from UV rays of sun. This is produced by melanocytes. When they die, the white patches appear. The skin clinic Bhubaneswar provides the required remedial measures.
Facts about Vitiligo
- An autoimmune disorder
- Caused by a virus and is not transferable
- Affects persons of any age
Although thought to be incurable, it can be medically treated by white patch treatment Bhubaneswar
Causes
- Genetic Oxidative stress imbalance
- Critical sun burn or cut
- Exposure to some chemicals
- Viral, neural and genetic
Categories
- 1. Segmental Vitiligo
It spreads more rapidly and is more common in children. It is more stable, less erratic and responds to medical intervention
Non-Segmental Vitiligo
The patches are symmetrical, appearing equally on both sides of the body. The affected areas are arms, backs of the hands, knees, eyes, feet, elbows and, mouth.
The skin clinic bhubaneswar treats both the categories with the most satisfactory results.
Symptoms
The first sign of white patches are noticed on areas exposed to sun. It starts with a simple spot, appearing little paler, which gradually turns to white. The shapes are irregular with the edges, inflamed with a slight red tone. However, there is no discomfort, irritation, soreness or dryness.
Treatment
The white patches treatment Bhubaneswar intervenes in dealing with the white patches adopting the following methods
- Phototherapy with UVB light
- Phototherapy with UVA light
- Skin Camouflage
- De-pigmentation
Topical Corticosteroids