What Causes Vitiligo?

Posted on Tue, 25 Mar 2014

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Question : Hi, I am 28 years old and suffering from Vitiligo. It happened to me when I was 5-6 years old due to reaction of aelopathic medicines. It's in stable state from past 10 years. I am looking for the best possible effective treatment for the same. Please let me know about the best doctor and treatment available somewhere near to Delhi/NCR region. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer: surgery will be best Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. If it is stable since 10 years then surgery is the best treatment modality. Skin grafting can be used to correct the viiligo patch. If possible upload a photograph of the vitiligo patch. This will help me in suggesting you the best surgical modality. Waiting for your response. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 minutes later)

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer: could npt find photos Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX I could not find photos. You have a feature to upload the reports / image by yourself at the right side of the query page, please utilize that so that I can answer your queries better. You can also send the reports/ image to YYYY@YYYY with the subject as 'ATTN: Dr. Rahul Kumar'." Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (33 minutes later)

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (21 hours later)

Brief Answer: send photo Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Still I could not find images. Better mail them to me. YYYY@YYYY

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 minutes later)

Mail sent. let me know once you get it.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer: surgery required Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the photograph . The area involved is quiet large and is on both the feet. As it is stable, surgery will be best option for you. Normal skin will be taken out from your thigh and grafted on the diseased area. This will give permanent cure. You can go to aiims. Good and reliable surgeries are done there. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (14 hours later)

Can you please tell me how much it will cost ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (9 hours later)

Brief Answer: lower cost in government college Detailed Answer: Hi In aiims or any other government hospital cost will be around 5 to 6 thousand. In private hospital the cost will be higher. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Yeah one more thing. Does it comes under Cosmetic Surgery ? I want to know whether I can cover it under Medical Insurance

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer: not cosmetic Detailed Answer: Hello Vitiligo is a diseae so it won't come under cosmetic surgery. I think it should come under insurance. Please discuss with your insurance provider. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 minutes later)

Thanks for all the information and help. Really appreciate. One last question I have about the Doctor. Any particular best dermatologist you would suggest to go for surgery.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer: go to institution Detailed Answer: Hello That is what I am impressing upon you, don't go to a particular dermatologist rather go to a medical college. You will find a good team there. Aiims us really good. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar