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VITILIGO Treatment (LEUKODERMA / Phul- Behri)

In Indo-Pakistan region, Vitiligo is commonly known as (Phul-Behri) or Leukoderma.

Vitiligo (vit-ill-EYE-go) is a pigmentation disorder in which melanocytes (the cells that make pigment) in the skin are destroyed. As a result, white patches appear on the skin in different parts of the body. Similar patches also appear on both the mucous membranes (tissues that line the inside of the mouth and nose) and the retina (inner layer of the eyeball). The hair that grows on areas affected by vitiligo sometimes turns white.

These markedly white spots are not caused by drinking milk with fish. Sour food or Vitamin-C does not cause leukoderma. These are the common myths spread by non qualified medical practitioners.

The cause of vitiligo is not known, but doctors and researchers have several different theories. There is strong evidence that people with vitiligo inherit genes that make them susceptible to depigmentation. The most widely accepted view is that the depigmentation occurs because vitiligo is an autoimmune disease—a disease in which a person’s immune system reacts against the body’s own organs or tissues. People’s bodies produce proteins called cytokines that, in vitiligo, alter their pigment-producing cells and cause these cells to die. Another theory is that melanocytes destroy themselves. Finally, some people have reported that a single event, such as sunburn or emotional distress, triggered vitiligo; however, these events have not been scientifically proven as causes of vitiligo.

Vitiligo generally appears in one of three patterns:

• Focal pattern—depigmentation limited to one or only a few areas.
• Segmental pattern—depigmented patches that develop on one side of the body only.
• Generalized pattern—the most common pattern. Depigmentation occurs symmetrically on both sides of the body.

In addition to white patches on the skin, people with vitiligo may have premature graying of the scalp hair, eyelashes, eyebrows, and beard. People with dark skin may notice a loss of color inside their mouths.

Although vitiligo is usually not harmful medically, its emotional and psychological effects can be devastating.

White patches of vitiligo can affect emotional and psychological well-being and self-esteem. People with vitiligo can experience emotional stress, particularly if the condition develops on visible areas of the body (such as the face, hands, arms, and feet) or on the genitals. Adolescents, who are often particularly concerned about their appearance, can be devastated by widespread vitiligo. Some people who have vitiligo feel embarrassed, ashamed, depressed, or worried about how others will react.

Fortunately, there are several strategies to help people cope with vitiligo. Also, various treatments—discussed in the next section—can minimize, camouflage, or, in some cases, even eliminate white patches. First, it is important to find a doctor who is knowledgeable about the disorder and takes it seriously.

The treatment usually consists of medicated creams, treatment with ultraviolet light in your dermatologist’s clinic, and sometimes oral medications with ultraviolet light. Cosmetique is equipped with some of the finest Ultraviolet treatment machines in the world. Our latest Narrow Band UVB treatment is the best treatment method used at the finest centers in the world with proven efficacy and safety record. Alhamdulillah thousands of patients have benefitted from these cutting edge treatment modalities at Cosmetique, which makes us the most advanced center for the treatment of Vitiligo.

If no improvement occurs, a latest treatment called ‘Melanocyte Transplant’ is now available in Pakistan ONLY at Cosmetique. In this treatment the color producing cells (melanocytes) are transferred from the normal skin to the white spots, where they start producing the skin color. Prof. Dr. Azim Jahangir Khan is one of the very few melanocyte transplant surgeons in the world who has mastered this technique and patients from all over the world visit Lahore to benefit from his skills.

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