Vitiligo
Treatment in Pune
Vitiligo is a type of skin condition in which skin de-pigmentation occurs and results in the appearance of white patches in irregular shapes and sizes. Although the actual reason behind Vitiligo is still debated, it is considered to be an autoimmune disease in which the brown pigment-producing cells are destroyed. It is definitely not a medical issue but it is completely a cosmetic problem. Vitiligo is believed to genetic and can occur in the face, elbows, hands and feet, and genitals for any sex across any age group.
What Are The Treatment Options For Vitiligo?
Topical Treatment For Vitiligo
Topical Steroid Therapy
Re-pigmentation of the white patches is carried out with the aid of steroid creams. As the side effects are anticipated, it is usually administered under careful observations.
Psoralen photochemotherapy (PUVA)
Certain chemicals react with sunlight and produce color-changing effects. This principle is adopted in this line of treatment. The photosensitive chemicals such as psoralens lotions are applied to the affected area and are exposed to the sun or UV lamp for a designated period of time.
The skin color changes and gradually matches with the surrounding color. The drawbacks are severe sunburn and excessive darkening.
De-pigmentation
In this line of treatment, the body is discolored to match the shade of the patches. This method also carries the drawbacks of dry skin and itching.
Surgical Treatments For Vitiligo
Skin Grafts
The healthy skin from a normal part of the body is harvested and grafted in the de-pigmented area where the white patches are present.
This method is slowly gaining popularity for treating small patches of Vitiligo. Scars that are produced in the grafting procedure are treated accordingly to minimize them.
Micro-pigmentation
In simple words, it is tattooing. Especially for dark-colored patients, this is an effective solution. The pigments matching the skin color are placed on the white patches and surgically tattooed. But permanent results are not possible through this method, as tattoos fade over time.
Skinovate never leaves a stone unturned to explore the possibilities of providing the complete treatment. Perhaps this is the secret of the trust we enjoy from our patients. If you’ve Been suffering from white patches, you can reach out to our expert Dermatologist Dr. Sushil Chaudhary, and learn more about your possible treatment options.