Vitiligo is an autoimmune skin
disorder which causes white patches on the patient's skin. The white patches
formed as a result of this skin disease is due to the lack of melanin producing
melanocytes. When the body stops producing melanin, the skin loses its color
and turns white. Vitiligo cannot be cured to the very last bit however it can
be treated. Since complete eradication of the white spots formed by the disease
is impossible, there are several treatment methods that can be used to reduce
Vitiligo patches.
This skin condition can be of two
types, broadly segmental and non-segmental Vitiligo. The main point of
differentiation between the two is the formation on patches. Furthermore, non-segmental
Vitiligo is common while the segmental category is rare to find. Regardless of
which treatment method you choose to treat your skin, you must always consult
an expert before trying any. Since diagnosing the disease on your own can be
difficult, the help of an expert will help you understand the type of your skin
condition and the treatments suitable for you.
When talking about Vitiligo
treatment, there a number of ways you can about it. For instance, depending on
your condition and what the expert allows, you can opt for surgical treatment,
a pharmaceutical one or one that involves the use of organic ingredients. In
addition to this, you can also try cosmetics in case you do not want to treat
it, you can camouflage the white patches using relevant concealers which match
with your skin tone well.
Narrow UVB is one treatment
method which has worked very well for Vitiligo patients however the results of
treatment largely differ from patient from patient. However, in order to get
this done you must first talk to your dermatologist. Most experts suggest that
if your Vitiligo is small and manageable then you must go for tropical
treatments, however if your condition is extensive and covers a large
proportion of your body, only then UVB treatment in appropriate.
Moreover, if a Vitiligo patient
has had history of sun exposure or is diagnosed with skin cancer then the UVB
treatment cannot be conducted. You must be aware that a UVB treatment requires
you to visit the hospital or clinic 2 to 3 times in a week for a number of
months. Also, as a Vitiligo patient you must bear in mind that you cannot
predict the results of a UVB treatment. Certain areas of the body are resistant
to treatment which is why you cannot tell if the treatment will work on all
areas of your body equally well.
One thing you can do to check the
results of the treatment is take photographs before or after the treatment.
This will help you compare the degree of efficiency of the treatment on your
skin. It has also been observed that on ceasing the treatment, the Vitiligo
returned. Therefore you must analyze all important factors before saying yes to
this method of treating Vitiligo. In all, UVB may work but not for everyone.
