Vitiligo

Vitiligo (also known as leukoderma) is an autoimmune, dermatological condition in which patches of the skin lose color. This can happen in any part of the body, including the scalp and the inside of the mouth. While Vitiligo is not life-threatening, it can certainly be life-altering. People who develop this condition tend to lose confidence and self-esteem. This could also lead to chronic depression..

Symptoms

The main symptom of vitiligo is the onset of small white patches on the skin, which then expand in size and to other areas of the body. While vitiligo does not affect the normal senses of the affected parts, they become more sensitive to sunlight.

Some of the common patterns in which vitiligo appears are:

• Focal – The patches occur only on specific areas of the body
• Generalized – The patches occur throughout the body
• Symmetrical – Identical on either halves of the body
• Segmental – There’s no definite symmetry. Patches occur randomly on one side of the body
• Lip-tip – Patches occur on the lips and tips of the fingers and toes
• Genital – Patches occur on the private parts of the body
• Over bony areas – Patches occur on the skin near the joints

If you are suffering from this disorder, then you can visit Synopsis Clinic in Panvel. Get the expert consultation from Dr. Trupti and Tushar Ratnakar.