FAQWhat is vitiligo?

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Vitiligo (pronounced vit-ill-EYE-go) is a generally unpredictable skin disease that causes a gradual loss of skin color and overlying hair on different parts of the body.

Contrary to popular belief, vitiligo is not a cosmetic disorder but a systemic disease affecting the largest body organ. An error in the immune system causes it to attack melanocytes, the pigment producing cells in the skin. As the melanocytes disappear, the skin loses its natural color. 

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  • What is vitiligo?

     Vitiligo (pronounced vit-ill-EYE-go) is a generally unpredictable skin disease that causes a gradual loss of skin color and overlying hair on different parts of the body. Cont...

  • How can I cure vitiligo?

    Currently, there is no cure for vitiligo. However, many treatments can help manage the condition by restoring skin pigmentation, halting the progression of depigmentation, and i...

  • What are risks of oral and topical corticosteroids?

    Corticosteroid drugs (like hydrocortisone, and others) are often used for treating vitiligo. By mimicing the effects of hormones your body produces naturally in your adrenal gla...