Vitiligo is a skin problem where melanocytes or cells that produce skin pigment, stop producing pigments that cause white spots on the skin and although many theories are posted about what causes this disease, very few are known about the exact cause. This can be in the form of decreased and some malnutrition or stress and chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypothyroidism can worsen this problem and cause further mental pressure but there are some myths associated with vitiligo that contribute to social stigma that has limits and inhibits a person’s ordinary style Someone who is usually someone is someone who is usually someone who is usually someone who is someone who is usually someone who is someone who is used to a person someone is someone someone someone is someone someone usually lives and his involvement in society.
Vitiligo is a skin disorder that causes skin de-pigmentation. It does not threaten life or fatal. This affects about 0.5-1% of the world’s population, and unfortunately has an unreasonable social stigma attached to him and health experts have denied myths including that vitiligo is caused by eating wrong food in the wrong time, In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Purvi Shah, Consultant, Dermatology at the SIR HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, denied several general myths which included:
1. Vitiligo is related to leprosy or skin cancer.
This is a myth. Vitiligo is an auto-immun disease in which our own immune system attacks pigment-forming cells (melanocytes), which are destroyed and therefore lower or no pigment is produced.
2. Vitiligo affects only the visible area of the skin
No, vitiligo also affects the armpits, genitals, palms, palms and mouths.
3. Vitiligo is seen in mixed race parents
No, it can affect any individual but more commonly seen if there is a family history (30% inheritance)
4. Vitiligo is caused by eating a certain combination of food such as milk and onion etc.
No, vitiligo is not affected by food choices, but however it is recommended for people with vitiligo to avoid food with food colors.
5. Vitiligo is contagious
No, vitiligo is not contagious. There is no reason to maintain the distance from people with vitiligo, they are quite normal. Vitiligo is more often seen with other auto-immun diseases such as hypothyroidism, alopecia areata, uneven hair loss.
6. Vitiligo can be cured by applying certain oils/ eating specific foods
Not. Vitiligo cannot be easily cured. But can be controlled. Someone with vitiligo can get a pigmentation with certain treatment modalities such as steroids, immunomodulator drugs, laser excimers, narrow ribbon light, surgical skin transplantation and melanocyte transplant.
7. It is easy to predict who will get Vitiligo and how extensive it will be
Not. Vitiligo is unpredictable. This can only be diagnosed with wooden lights, biopsy, detailed history of history and examination. This is a disease that can gradually spread to other parts of your body.
Add a list of facts, Dr. Raashi Mehta, a dermatologist consultant at Masina Mumbai Hospital, was distributed:
1. Some changes in lifestyle can improve this condition or reduce development.
2. Consumption of a balanced diet rich in micronutrients, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and antioxidants such as green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish, nuts, eggs, sprouts and tofu, nuts.
3. Limit the use of sugar, processed foods and red meat because it increases oxidative stress in the body and can worsen vitiligo.
4. Stress removal methods such as practicing yoga, meditation, music, reading.
5. Change work that has many chemical uses such as mechanics or beauty experts.
6. Use a good SPF sunscreen and protective clothes on vitiligo patch because this is more vulnerable to skin burns
7. Regular blood tests to put aside anemia, lack of vitamins and diabetes that are not detected and thyroid disorders which can all increase vitiligo.