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.
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1. Vitiligo affects people of all races. However, it is more noticeable in people with dark skin.
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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!
5. Not every white patch is Vitiligo. It can be leprosy, LSA, IGH etc.
6. Vitiligo is 'TREATABLE'. There are many therapeutic options available although few sites i.e. acral sites pose difficulty in treatment.
6. Vitiligo is 'TREATABLE'. There are many therapeutic options available although few sites i.e. acral sites pose difficulty in treatment.
Message to people suffering with Vitiligo:
Vitiligo is just a disease of pigmentation. Seek treatment from experts. Many cases are completely curable.
There are also many surgical treatment options available today.
Don't worry about other people's opinion about you.
Vitiligo is just a disease of pigmentation. Seek treatment from experts. Many cases are completely curable.
There are also many surgical treatment options available today.
Don't worry about other people's opinion about you.
Don't feel bad if someone criticizes or stigmatizes you. Such people doing are not always bad, they do so because they are not aware of your disease in depth and they are not well-versed with your deeper pain. Celebrate life fully in every possible way with your family & friends.
I know you can do it. So start doing it from today onwards.
Don't keep your self stuck because of one problem.
Message to people who are not affected by Vitiligo:
I beseech you all that please spread the above-mentioned informations and don't spread myths.
Don't keep your self stuck because of one problem.
Message to people who are not affected by Vitiligo:
I beseech you all that please spread the above-mentioned informations and don't spread myths.
Give a helping hand to affected people. Only by loving & compassionate attitude, we can make this world a little more beautiful, a little more alive, a little more playful place.
@Atheist_Krishna @UnSubtleDesi
#vitiligo #VitiligoAwareness
@Atheist_Krishna @UnSubtleDesi
#vitiligo #VitiligoAwareness
