Vitiligo Treatments - Stop Hiding Face the world with Confidence

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About SkinCity: SkinCity is the largest Aesthetic Dermatology set up in India and the only one which practices Aesthetic dermatology with an institutional approach. SkinCity is a unique concept based on the theme of gathering everything possible related to skin under one roof, this includes dermatology and skin surgery, aesthetic dermatology, lasers, cosmetic surgery and hair all under one roof. In addition to that is training in Dermatology and aesthetics through conventional and unconventional methods. This is the crux of SkinCity.

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Face the world with confidence. Vitiligo - Best treated at Skin City


What is Vitiligo? Vitiligo or 'white spot' is not a medical disorder, yet has been frustrating to 1-3% of the population. It is characterized by areas of hypo or de-pigmentation on the skin surface due to destruction or loss of melanocytes. These are areas where the normal pigmentation of skin is missing or deficient. These spots can be many or few; they may be tiny or cover the body. While it is not a serious or life-threatening disorder, it has an impact on the social and psychological well-being of its victims. It can be localized or generalized, stable or spreading, childhood onset or adult onset.

What causes Vitiligo?

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The exact cause is unknown, though the popular theories about its cause are:

Which treatment is ideal? None of the treatment is ideal. Each individual treatment has its own benefits and disadvantages. The ideal treatment is combination of different modalities. This combination therapy is individualized depending upon the age, duration, type of Vitiligo, area and extent of the disease.

•Melanocyte self-destruction.

What are the treatments available? Treatment options include phototherapies (UVA and UVB), 308nm excimer light and laser, immuno therapies and surgery.

Who can undergo the treatment? All Vitiligo patients can undergo the treatment. However, patients with facial, neck, arm and trunk patches are ideal candidates for this treatment. Elderly patients having uncontrolled diabetes and >60% of body surface is affected are discouraged from treatments.

Why should one come to Skin City for Vitiligo treatment? SkinCity is the largest Vitiligo treatment center and has treated thousands of patients. SkinCity has invented a new technique of Vitiligo mini skin grafting called 'Cyanoacrylate lamination technique'. This research was accepted to present in an international conference of ASDS (American Society of Dermatology

What is V-TRAC Excimer laser therapy ? 308 nm laser light is most light is the most effective method of treating Vitiligo.This is Considered as the first line therapy as per text books. SkinCity is only center in India using excimer lasers 12 years.

•Nerve endings in the skin release a toxic chemical that destroy melanocytes, causing loss of color.

•Autoimmune theory – The person's immune system targets the body's own cells (melanocytes) causing de-pigmentation.

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FAQs Answered by Medical Professionals

Is the treatment permanent? No treatment is necessarily permanent. Depending on the treatment, the remission period may vary. De-pigmentation of the treated area may not occur for a long period of time or in some cases the treatment even be permanent.


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