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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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 the best therapy for localized vitiligo?
Localized vitiligo, where the white patches are limited to one or a few areas of the body, can be managed with a few treatment approaches. The best therapy usually depends on th...
- Isn't it just a cosmetic disorder?
Contrary to popular belief, vitiligo is not merely a cosmetic issue but a complex autoimmune disorder that affects the body’s largest organ—along with other vital systems—and is...
- Vitiligo and Pregnancy
Pregnancy with vitiligo? The good news: vitiligo itself doesn’t make pregnancy unsafe. Most women stay stable (some even improve), though flares can pop up after birth — usually...
Though it is not always easy to treat vitiligo, there is much to be gained by clearly understanding the diagnosis, the future implications, treatment options and their outcomes.
Many people deal with vitiligo while remaining in the public eye, maintaining a positive outlook, and having a successful career.
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