Vitiligo/Leukoderma
Q) what is vitiligo /leckoderma
Ans) leukoderma means white patches on the skin , it is a chronic skin disorder.Q) What is the Cause?
Ans) it may be due to some known and some unknown cause , some causes like some minor skin infections and inflammations may give rise to white spots which are fully curable . wheras if the cause of white spots is and autoimmune disorder /vitiligo then it may take longer to treat . It is not contagious and has no systemic effects.Q) what happens in vitilligo?
Ans) In vitiligo there is development of round or oval sharply demarcated white patches over the skin. These may affect many areas together (generalised) or may be limited to one area (localised).Lips and anogenital(groin) area may also be affected. In the affected areas the hair is also white. These patches may remain stable over many years or they may enlarge to involve large ortions of the skin surface. Spontaneous recolouring may occur in 10-20 % patients mainly in areas exposed to sun.
Q) How do I know that I have vitiligo?
Ans) One should always consult a dermatologist to confirm vitiligo. Many other conditions may like fungal infections certain birth marks may look like leucoderma/vitiligo.Q) Can vitiligo be cured?
Ans) There are many treatments available for getting the colour back in the lesions. The nature of how the disease will progress is difficult to predict. After complete treatment few patches may be left and may need skin grafting. Sometimes even after the vitiligo completely heals it may come back after many years.Treatments include cosmetic camouflage , repigmentation with medicines to apply and take orally. And relatively newer treatment with specific type of UV rays. Surgery is also resorted to in patients with stable patches, not responding to repigmentation therapies.
News @ Sharma
First time in Delhi NCR
The best , most effective and painless in Laser Hair Reduction is here.
Date: 29-Mar-2011
The best , most effective and painless in Laser Hair Reduction is here the Palomar starlux Hair removal laser.
Date: 17-Nov-2010
Advanced home peeling systems for skin whitening/dullness and photoageing ; ask for the right do it yourself regimen for you.
Date: 17-Nov-2010
Mole, Birth Marks and Tatto Removal by adavanced Nd:Yg Laser system now at khan market and gurgaon.
First time in Delhi NCR
The best , most effective and painless in Laser Hair Reduction is here.
Date: 29-Mar-2011
The best , most effective and painless in Laser Hair Reduction is here the Palomar starlux Hair removal laser.
Date: 17-Nov-2010
Advanced home peeling systems for skin whitening/dullness and photoageing ; ask for the right do it yourself regimen for you.
Date: 17-Nov-2010
Mole, Birth Marks and Tatto Removal by adavanced Nd:Yg Laser system now at khan market and gurgaon.
First time in Delhi NCR
The best , most effective and painless in Laser Hair Reduction is here.
Date: 29-Mar-2011
The best , most effective and painless in Laser Hair Reduction is here the Palomar starlux Hair removal laser.
Date: 17-Nov-2010
Advanced home peeling systems for skin whitening/dullness and photoageing ; ask for the right do it yourself regimen for you.
Date: 17-Nov-2010
Mole, Birth Marks and Tatto Removal by adavanced Nd:Yg Laser system now at khan market and gurgaon.
First time in Delhi NCR
The best , most effective and painless in Laser Hair Reduction is here.
Date: 29-Mar-2011
The best , most effective and painless in Laser Hair Reduction is here the Palomar starlux Hair removal laser.
Date: 17-Nov-2010
Advanced home peeling systems for skin whitening/dullness and photoageing ; ask for the right do it yourself regimen for you.
Date: 17-Nov-2010
Mole, Birth Marks and Tatto Removal by adavanced Nd:Yg Laser system now at khan market and gurgaon.
First time in Delhi NCR
The best , most effective and painless in Laser Hair Reduction is here.
Date: 29-Mar-2011
The best , most effective and painless in Laser Hair Reduction is here the Palomar starlux Hair removal laser.
Date: 17-Nov-2010
Advanced home peeling systems for skin whitening/dullness and photoageing ; ask for the right do it yourself regimen for you.
Date: 17-Nov-2010
Mole, Birth Marks and Tatto Removal by adavanced Nd:Yg Laser system now at khan market and gurgaon.
First time in Delhi NCR
The best , most effective and painless in Laser Hair Reduction is here.
Date: 29-Mar-2011
The best , most effective and painless in Laser Hair Reduction is here the Palomar starlux Hair removal laser.
Date: 17-Nov-2010
Advanced home peeling systems for skin whitening/dullness and photoageing ; ask for the right do it yourself regimen for you.
Date: 17-Nov-2010
Mole, Birth Marks and Tatto Removal by adavanced Nd:Yg Laser system now at khan market and gurgaon.
