Vitiligo is a skin condition that causes white patches due to loss of skin pigment (melanin). It can affect the face, hands, legs, lips, and other body parts. We provide advanced dermatologist-based vitiligo management to help control the spread and improve repigmentation safely.
Vitiligo is a pigmentary disorder where melanocytes (cells responsible for skin color) stop functioning or are destroyed. This leads to white patches on the skin. Vitiligo can appear at any age and may spread slowly or rapidly depending on the type and triggers.
The exact cause of vitiligo is not always known, but common contributing factors include:
Vitiligo may present in different ways depending on the type:
Milky-white areas on face, arms, legs, trunk, or body folds.
Hair on scalp, beard, eyebrows, or eyelashes may turn white.
Patches may slowly expand or new patches may develop.
White patches lack melanin and are more sensitive to sunlight.
Vitiligo treatment requires proper evaluation and step-by-step management:
Dermatologist-prescribed creams/ointments to support repigmentation and reduce inflammation.
One of the most effective treatments for vitiligo to stimulate melanocytes and improve pigmentation.
Targeted laser treatment for small patches for faster and focused repigmentation.
Medicines may be suggested in active or spreading vitiligo as per dermatologist advice.
In selected stable cases, procedures like grafting may be recommended for pigmentation improvement.
Support for appearance improvement using safe cosmetic camouflage methods.
With regular treatment and follow-ups, you may experience:
No. Vitiligo is not contagious and does not spread by touch, sharing food, or skin contact.
Vitiligo can be controlled and improved with advanced treatments. Some patients get excellent repigmentation, but results depend on type, duration and area.
In some cases, it spreads slowly, while in others it can spread faster due to triggers like stress, skin injury, or autoimmune activity.
Yes. Under dermatologist supervision, NB-UVB phototherapy is safe and widely used for vitiligo treatment.
