The term “vitiligo” has been derived from the Latin word “vitelius” which means calf. This term was first used by a Roman physician named Celsus in the 2nd century A.D. Vitiligo has long been confused with leprosy but the earliest information regarding this disease has been obtained from “Tarikh-e-tibbe-iran” during the period of Aushooryan (2200 [...]
People are often confused that whether vitamins are helpful in treating vitiligo or not. Some researchers found that a large number of vitiligo patients have low levels of Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Vitamin C. These nutritional deficiencies often alter the production of melanin and can initiate vitiligo. So keeping in mind the facts of [...]
There are a number of treatments available that can re-pigment vitiligo patches. Some people with vitiligo often ignore it as being just a cosmetic defect while others are extremely conscious about its treatment. Light and laser therapies are the main means of restoring loss of pigment.
PUVA (Psoralen Ultraviolet type A) therapy and narrow band UVB [...]
One should have sufficient knowledge about skin type to take the right decision about proper skin treatment that suits one’s particular needs. The initial skin type is determined genetically. Skin types are classified based on the reaction of UV radiations on the skin. Different people are differently susceptible to sun induced skin damage. There are [...]
Overexposure to sun can be harmful and can cause skin cancer. Harmful UV rays from the sun are the main cause of skin cancer. The risk of skin cancer depends on the skin type and its color. People with very fair complexion are highly sensitive to UV and this puts them to an increased risk [...]
