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Suggest Treatment For Vitiligo
Sir, i am suffering from vitiligo from past 16 years. when i start my treatment, it goes well and but after one year it starts spreading fast. please tell me a nearby good dermatologist where i can start my treatment. i belongs to chandigarh, punjab. i am 29 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches and 72 kg wt. i have white spots on various body parts but not too much, but, now, it spreads very fast.
Wed, 24 Oct 2018
Hi,
Vitiligo is a skin condition in which there is a loss of pigmentation in patches in different areas of the body thereby forming white patches on the skin. It occurs due to damage to the melanocytes in certain areas of the body which are pigment-producing cells producing melanin and provides colour to the skin.
As you said you have a few small patches it shows that it is in its initial stage and immediate treatment can help in preventing progression and can also help in faster resolution. Consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can do a thorough clinical evaluation and also advise investigations like biopsy from the depigmented areas.
You can be advised to apply steroid ointments over the depigmented areas of skin. It should be done for not more that 2 months and that too under the supervision of the dermatologist as steroids can cause certain side effects.
You can also be advised spot Oxsoralen therapy. PUVA photochemotherapy can also be beneficial. In case of small areas skin grafting can also be advised if other mechanisms does not help.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
Vitiligo is a skin condition in which there is a loss of pigmentation in patches in different areas of the body thereby forming white patches on the skin. It occurs due to damage to the melanocytes in certain areas of the body which are pigment-producing cells producing melanin and provides colour to the skin.
As you said you have a few small patches it shows that it is in its initial stage and immediate treatment can help in preventing progression and can also help in faster resolution. Consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can do a thorough clinical evaluation and also advise investigations like biopsy from the depigmented areas.
You can be advised to apply steroid ointments over the depigmented areas of skin. It should be done for not more that 2 months and that too under the supervision of the dermatologist as steroids can cause certain side effects.
You can also be advised spot Oxsoralen therapy. PUVA photochemotherapy can also be beneficial. In case of small areas skin grafting can also be advised if other mechanisms does not help.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
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