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Being a dermatologist, I will like to discuss few important aspects of Vitiligo, a disorder of skin pigmentation, hugely stigmatized across the whole world.
1. Vitiligo affects people of all races. However, it is more noticeable in people with dark skin.
@UnSubtleDesi
1. Vitiligo affects people of all races. However, it is more noticeable in people with dark skin.
@UnSubtleDesi
2. It is an autoimmune disorder against melanocytes leading to loss of pigmentation.
3. There is NO CONNECTION between 'diet and vitiligo'. It's a myth that vitiligo gets aggravated or caused by the food that is white in colour i.e. milk and dairy products.
3. There is NO CONNECTION between 'diet and vitiligo'. It's a myth that vitiligo gets aggravated or caused by the food that is white in colour i.e. milk and dairy products.
Similarly, another myth is that sour or citrus foods i.e. lemon etc. can worsen vitiligo.
4.Vitiligo is NOT CONTAGIOUS. It can't be transmitted through touching, sharing of items, saliva, or sexual intercourse. So if you have a friend with vitiligo, feel free to give them a hug!
4.Vitiligo is NOT CONTAGIOUS. It can't be transmitted through touching, sharing of items, saliva, or sexual intercourse. So if you have a friend with vitiligo, feel free to give them a hug!
