Vitligo Treatment in Delhi At Delhi Laser Clinic

What is vitiligo

The Vitiligo it is clinically characterized by the appearance of spots or hypochromic achromic to skin level, mucous membranes and skin appendages following the destruction of melanocytes on the involved skin. It may be associated with other pathologies to alleged or established autoimmune pathogenesis, in particular thyroid disease, pernicious anaemia, diabetes mellitus. It is estimated that about 1% of the world’s population is affected by this disease. Vitiligo is not a contagious disease. It generally does not show symptoms like pruritus but some skin irritation is felt before new lesions appear.

Causes of vitiligo

Vitiligo is considered an autoimmune disease in which the organism progressively eliminates the melanocytes. Repeated traumas can trigger the phenomenon. A possible role of genetic factors is suggested by the fact that 20-40% of subjects with vitiligo have one or more relatives affected by this disease.

How it can be treated

At the moment there are no definitive cures. Camouflage can be used to hide light spots. Topical medications, systemic therapy, phototherapy, surgical treatments can be useful.

Therapies in use

Vitiligo treatment in Delhi includes the use of topical steroids or topical calcineurin inhibitors associated with narrowband UVB phototherapy, XTRAC excimer laser emitting light at 308 nm, or with PUVA therapy. For localized lesions, transplantation of melanocytes extracted from the outer sheath of the hair follicle, cultured or uncultivated, or transplantation of superficial skin flaps can be considered. In the recovery phases of activity, intermittent treatments with high doses of systemic steroids (mini pulse) can be considered and for extensive lesions the depigmentation of the residual areas with lightening creams can be considered. The so-called “camouflage” is also recommended by dermatologist in Dwarka, Delhi, i.e. the use of opaque cosmetics to make the areas without coloration less evident. Useful tips

• Promote sun exposure of unpigmented areas protecting pigmented areas to reduce colour contrast.

• Take advantage of psychological help if the condition creates emotional and social problems.