WHAT IS IT
This is a disease causing depigmentation of the skin and mucus membrane
There is some malfunctioning with the cell (MELANOCYTES) which produce skin pigment (MELANIN).
ITS CAUSES
- Genetic / Hereditary
- Autoimmune
- Stress
ITS SIGN AND SYMPTOMS
White patches are seen on normal pigmented skin
Mainly seen near orifices like mouth , eyes , umblicus , nostril , genetalia
ITS TREATMENT
As such there is no treatment which cure this disease completely , researches are going on in this field
But there are some treatment modalities for this diseases
Camouflage : White patches can be made hidden with makeup or different camouflage cosmetics available in market ( DERMACOLOR ,this is a cosmetic product which comes in different shades and patient choose one of them according to his or her skin texture and type , this product is very good for hiding white spots )
Repigmentation : Reversal of white patches into normal skin can be done with
- Corticosteroids
- PUVA Therapy
Depigmentation : Case where patient suffer from extensive vitiligo ,depigmentation of normal skin can be done with use of some drugs like
Surgery : This is one of the last option , here most commanly grafting is done , but this field has got various recent advances
ROLE OF DIET IN VITILIGO
I have seen that diet has a very important role in cause and cure of vitiligo
Various food items to be consumed
- FRUITS :
- Anjeer ( Fig)
- Blueberries (Falsa)
- Raspberries
- Banana
- Pears
- Apple
- Pineapple
- Mango
- Papaya
- VEGETABLES :
- Beetroot
- Cucumber
- Carrots
- Spinach
- Peas
- Chillies
- Ginger
- Long gourd(Loki)
- Onions
- Garlic
- CEREALS :
- Whole grain food
- Oat
- Barley
- Rice
- DRY FRUITS :
- Almond
- Fig
- Walnut
- Resins
- DRINKS :
- Green tea with mint
- Tea without sugar
- Honey
- LOTS AND LOTS OF WATER
- OILS TO BE USED :
- Olive
- Mustard
- Pure oil extracted from butter (Cow’s butter)
- VITAMINS AND MINERALS :
- Vit B
- Folic Acid
- zinc
- Copper
Various food items not to be consumed
Salty food stuff , Fats , Spices , Fried food , Pickle
Sour food : Citrus fruits ( orange, lemon , amla ) , Tamarind
Non – Vegetarian Stuff : Beef , Meat , Chicken , Egg , Sea Food
Drinks : Strong tea , coffee , Alcohol ,milk ( to some extent) ,Flavoured Drink ,Ice cream
(please do avoid any consumable fooditem which contain PRESERVATIVE)