How does a doctor diagnose vitiligo?

Diagnostic Tools Our dermatologists often diagnose vitiligo based solely on a physical examination. If doctors need more information about how the condition affects your skin cells, they may suggest a skin biopsy or blood test.

Do I need to see a doctor for vitiligo?

If there’s no improvement, you may be referred to a dermatologist. If it’s improved slightly, you may continue treatment, but have a break from treatment every few weeks. You may also be referred to a dermatologist. Treatment will be stopped if your vitiligo has improved significantly.

Where is vitiligo most common?

Vitiligo can appear on any part of the body, in many different shapes and forms. It is most frequent on the face and genitals, then the hands and feet, and then the rest of the body.

What are the chances of me getting vitiligo?

Autoimmune disorder: The affected person’s immune system may develop antibodies that destroy melanocytes.

How to identify vitiligo and what are the causes?

The main cause of this skin disorder is the death of melanin cells i.e. cells that are the foundation of skin pigment. Initially, vitiligo can appear as a patch of white skin that is light in color than the rest. This patch will dramatically become completely white as well as skin pigment starts to fade.

What is the prognosis of vitiligo?

Patients with vitiligo often experience stigmatization, isolation, and low self-esteem [5-8]. Although there is no cure for the disease, the available treatments may halt the progression of the disease and induce varying degrees of repigmentation with acceptable cosmetic results in many cases.

What are the early signs of vitiligo?

Patchy loss of skin color,which usually first appears on the hands,face,and areas around body openings and the genitals