Doctors for Vitiligo Treatment in Adyar

Doctors for Vitiligo Treatment in Adyar

Treatment for vitiligo in Adyar

Looking for the Doctors for Vitiligo Treatment in Adyar? Skin Cliniq have best Vitiligo Treatment Doctors in Adyar to provide top-notch Treatment for vitiligo in Adyar, Thiruvanmiyur, Besant Nagar, Perungudi. Vitiligo is a disease of the pigmentary system affecting 0.5-1% of the population. The exact cause is compex ,often an interplay of genetic, environmental and subtle alterations in the immune system that destroys the pigment cells (melanocytes)is noted. Although, Most vitiligo patients donot have a family history, 30% of the have an affected family member. Child with an affected parent has around 5-7% of acquiring the disease.White patches appearing in the skin may remain confined to the site or may spread rapidly to other areas . The course of the disease is unpredictable and the severity varies from person to person. It is not a serious disease and doesnot spread from person to person ( non contagious).

Vitiligo is now curable to a larger extent with growing list of novel drugs. The choice of treatment depends on the extent, size and site of the patches .Sun protection is important as the white patches donot tan but burn. The treatment options are

  • To decrease the spread : immunosupressives, steroids, JAK inhibitors
  • Topical ointments
  • Phototherapy : Narrow band UVB, Psoralens oral and topical, excimer laser