YOUR WEEKLY SKIN CARE TIP FROM THE SPECIALISTS. VITILIGO: ADJUNCT TIPS FOR MANAGING! Vitiligo is an acquired medical condition in which the skin cells that produce melanin, the pigment responsible for the color of skin, hair and eyes is lost or destroyed resulting in white patches or spots. Even though most people with vitiligo are in good general health, some of them face a greater risk of having autoimmune diseases such as diabetes, thyroid disease, pernicious anaemia (B12 deficiency), Addison disease (adrenal gland disease) and alopecia areata (round patches of hair loss). Regardless of one’s culture, having white spots or patches on the skin can cause a considerable havoc on one’s psychological well being and self esteem. These weeks we point out a few helpful tips for managing vitiligo. 1. Get a concrete diagnosis from a dermatologist. There are many other causes of loss of skin color other than vitiligo and also remember that getting an exact diagnosis sets up an opportunity for choosing treatment options. 2. Learn about Vitiligo. This will help you decide what feels right for you as regards treatment. 3. Protect your skin from the sun by using sunscreen, protective clothing and seeking shade. It is a fact that skin that has lost its color sunburns very easily and a bad sunburn can worsen vitiligo. 4. Minimise skin injury as it is common for vitiligo patches to appear at sites of a healing wound. At the Skin specialist’s clinic we give you up to date information on vitiligo and our team of specialists will guide you on appropriate treatment. If you need a Dermatologist to talk to? Make your appointment today.
Posted on: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 09:26:37 +0000
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