What to Know About Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a skin condition that causes the loss of skin pigment. It’s common for people to fret over what Vitiligo means for them, but it’s not contagious or life-threatening. The exact cause of Vitiligo isn’t known, but it’s believed to be an autoimmune disorder. Some treatments can help slow down and even stop the progress of Vitiligo, including medicines and light therapy.
Vitiligo is a skin condition that causes the loss of skin pigment.
Vitiligo is a skin condition that causes the loss of skin pigment. The condition can affect any part of the body, but it’s most common on areas exposed to sunlight. Vitiligo affects about 1% of people worldwide, and it’s not contagious or life-threatening.
Here are some things to know about vitiligo:
- It’s common for people to fret over what Vitiligo means for them, but it’s not contagious or life-threatening.
- Vitiligo is not curable; there are no known cures for the condition.
The exact cause of Vitiligo isn’t known, but it’s believed to be an autoimmune disorder.
Vitiligo is a skin condition that causes white spots to appear on different parts of the body. It’s not contagious, but it can be frustrating to deal with. The exact cause of Vitiligo isn’t known, but it’s believed to be an autoimmune disorder where your body attacks its own pigment cells in the skin.
The good news is that vitiligo isn’t life-threatening or contagious–and there are many treatment options available if you have this condition!
Some treatments can help slow down and even stop the progress of Vitiligo.
- Topical treatments, such as creams or ointments that contain corticosteroids, can be used to help slow down the progress of Vitiligo.
- Light therapy (also known as phototherapy) is another type of treatment for vitiligo. This involves sitting under a special light for several minutes each day. It can take several months before you notice any results from this type of treatment, but over time it may restore some color to your skin.
- Biological therapies include drugs that target specific immune system cells or hormones involved in pigmentation changes. These medications are usually given by injection or pill form once per week until you reach an effective dose level; then they’re continued every two weeks thereafter until you’re finished with them altogether (this could last anywhere from six months to three years). Because biological agents affect how your body processes certain proteins related to cell growth and differentiation (among other things), there’s always a risk that side effects could occur when taking these drugs–and since they aren’t approved by the FDA specifically for use against vitiligo yet either (though clinical trials are ongoing), it’s important not only discuss all potential risks with your doctor beforehand but also pay close attention after starting treatment so that if anything seems abnormal (including worsening symptoms), contact him/her immediately so he/she can adjust dosages as needed before things get worse!
It’s not always easy to tell people you have vitiligo, but having support can help.
It’s important to tell people you have vitiligo, but it’s not always easy. You don’t have to tell everyone in your life about it. Just having one or two people who know and support you can make a huge difference. If you don’t want anyone else to know about your condition, that’s okay too! You can find support online from other people who have vitiligo or are going through similar things as well as organizations dedicated to helping those with skin disorders like this one: https://www.nationalvitiligosupportgroup.org/
If someone is mean about what they say about your skin disorder, don’t let them get under your skin (pun intended). It may be tempting but try not reacting or responding negatively because then they win by getting under yours! Instead, focus on all the positive things happening around us every day–we live in an amazing time where medical advancements are constantly being made so there might soon be a cure for our condition!
Conclusion
The most important thing to remember is that you’re not alone, and there are many people who understand what it’s like to have Vitiligo. You can get help from others who have the condition or even find others online who share your experiences. Contact one of our Derick Dermatology locations or self-schedule your appointment today!