Are you facing white patches on your skin? Is your skin losing its pigment cells called melanocytes? If yes, it may be due to vitiligo. Vitiligo is a chronic skin problem where your skin loses its natural colour and pigment, due to which white colour patches develop on different areas of your skin like face, neck, hands, legs and other areas. This affects both the genders and mostly seen in children and teenagers. Let us know a little about the symptoms, causes and risk factors of vitiligo.
Why vitiligo occurs?
Vitiligo occurs when melanocytes gets damaged or die. Melanocytes are the pigment forming cells which produce pigment called melanin. When melanocytes get destroyed your skin tends to lose its natural colour and white or light coloured patches are formed on your skin. The exact cause of this condition is not known, but it is believed to be an auto immune disorder, where body’s immune system mistakenly attacks theses cells and damages them. It is also believed to be hereditary. Having family history of vitiligo increases your risk and makes you more susceptible. Few risk factors of vitiligo include
- Sun burn or excess exposure to sun UV rays
- Exposure to industrial and other chemicals
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Lack of minerals like copper, zinc and folate
- Cancers of skin or lymphatic system
Vitiligo is not contagious and also not dangerous or life threatening disease, but due to the white patches on skin people may feel low and depressed. There are two different types of vitiligo namely non segmental vitiligo and segmental vitiligo. In non segmental vitiligo people experience white patches on both sides of the body, whereas in segmental vitiligo people experience white patches on one side of the body.
Vitiligo has seasonal effects
Seasonal changes have some serious impact on vitiligo. In cold weathers and winters, people with vitiligo feel relaxed, as they can cover their patches with winter clothing and can also avoid skin exposure to sun and eliminate the risk of sunburn. Where as in summer white patches aggravate and you need to be extra careful about your skin. Applying sunscreen is very important to protect your skin from sun and also to lower the risk of sunburn. Sunburn actually triggers white patches and makes them more noticeable.
Homeopathy treatment for Vitiligo
Homeopathy for vitiligo treatment works successfully by halting the spread of disease to other areas of the skin. Vitiligo treatment in homeopathy is suggested based on individual examination, case history, symptoms, severity of the condition etc. It doesn’t just focus on controlling the symptoms or spread but also aims to treat vitiligo by treating the problem effectively like auto immune disorders, hyperthyroidism, vitamin deficiency and so on. Natural remedies that are used for vitiligo treatment in homeopathy are safe, non toxic and also are suitable for all age groups. Homeocare international offers effective treatment for vitiligo problems using constitutional homeopathy.
