Vitiligo

Medical Review

Written by: Dr. Von Chiao Wen Doctor of Medicine (MD), N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Reviewed by: Dr. Lee Chin Meng Doctor of Medicine (MD), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Overview of Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a disease that causes the loss of skin color in blotches. The degree of color loss from vitiligo is unpredictable. It can affect the skin anywhere on your body.

Signs and Symptoms of Vitiligo

Patchy loss of skin color , Premature whitening or graying of the hair on your scalp , Loss of color in the tissues that line the inside of your mouth and nose (mucous membranes) , Loss of or change in color of the inner layer of the eyeball (retina)

Common Causes of Vitiligo

Heredity factor, Environmental factor, Autoimmune factor

Risk Factors of Vitiligo

Family history of autoimmune conditions, History of Melanoma or cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

Investigation Techniques for Vitiligo

Full blood clount , Skin biopsy , Wood’s lamp , Physical examination , Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test , Complete blood count (CBC)

Treatment and Prevention of Vitiligo

Corticosteroid cream , Ointments containing tacrolimus or pimecrolimus , Combining psoralen and light therapy. , Removing the remaining color (depigmentation) , Skin grafting , Blister grafting , Micropigmentation

Available Vitiligo Medicines

No medicines currently available for this condition.