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What Is The Root Cause Of Vitiligo?
Seven years before i observed one small white colour spot on my lower lip.Now i observed it is slowly growing, and i observed some itching feeling on white spot. Myself consulted a dermatologist in my town and he told that it is Vitiligo, and he said that there is no medicine for this disease. Please advise me and what is the root cause for the Vitiligo. Thanks
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I have read your query and understood your concern.
Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease caused due to formation of antibodies against melanocytes : the pigment forming cells in our skin.
Basically it is not a curable disease but can be controlled. There are various medications with promising results of pigmentation like melanocyl tablet/ lotion, topical steroids and tacrolimus etc.
You may discuss my opinion with your dermatologist.
Good luck
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I have read your query and understood your concern.
Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease caused due to formation of antibodies against melanocytes : the pigment forming cells in our skin.
Basically it is not a curable disease but can be controlled. There are various medications with promising results of pigmentation like melanocyl tablet/ lotion, topical steroids and tacrolimus etc.
You may discuss my opinion with your dermatologist.
Good luck
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