Vitiligo or Safed Daag is an important skin disease having major impact on psychology of patients. People who are affected from this disease feel stressed and often went in state of depression due the stigma attached with this disease. Patients suffering from this disease have somewhat untouchable status in the society, they do not accepted as the normal individual. Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder of greater concern affecting 1-4% population of the world.
Since ancient times patients with Vitiligo suffered the same mental abuses as lepers. While vitiligo affects all the races it is more commonly seen in people with dark skinned. Due to patchy skin person affected from Vitiligo have a different physical appearance it creates problem especially in young people during the time of their marriage. These people face problem while finding suitable life-partners, & as a result face hurdles in their marriage, especially in those countries where arranged marriages are still more common.
Vitiligo has become a major concern these days because it creates a state of depression & stress in people. Due to the preconceived notion among the people vitiligo is took as a communicable disease and spread if they came in contact with that person. But the reality is way more different this disease do not spread through physical contact; touch, kiss, eating from same plate, or intercourse etc.
Doctors and many NGOs, brings awareness & acceptance about Vitiligo affected individuals in the society. People must understand that Safed Daag or Vitiligo is not a serious issue. This is can be cured if a patient is under proper surveillance & treatment. The condition worsen when people use any toxic cosmetics and wrong home remedies like applying turmeric etc.
is cosmetics use can be reason of Vitiligo? because now a day most people are using cosmetics if this true then many people are in risk of vitiligo....
ReplyDeleteYes,If u use cosmetics of local market like Sarojni nagar. It may be very harmful for our skin. Always use branded products for your skin...
Deleteif this true , then people should be aware these things .. bcz now a days safed daag is being a big problem...
ReplyDeleteyes it is serious problem to us, but there is any good treatment of vitiligo?
ReplyDeleteYes Lukoskin is the best treatment for this problem. I personally used this medicine for my friend.
DeletePeople are still not open enough with vitiligo patients. They think that vitiligo can be spread through touch, and eating food with them but it is not so. We must change our thinking and treat vitiligo patients friendly.
ReplyDeleteWe must help vitiligo patients for coming out of them from depression.
ReplyDeleteis it spread by touching of an effective part of patients
ReplyDeleteNo, this disease doesn't spread by touching.
DeleteIn this blog video of leucoderma is very helpful for affected people because People with this disorder can experience emotional stress.
ReplyDeleteThis is good awareness for recovery of them.
Who can be affected by Vitiligo?
ReplyDeleteAlmost anybody can be affected by Vitiligo irrespective of age, sex and race. About 1 - 2% population in the world has this condition.
ReplyDeleteHow to diagnose vitiligo?
ReplyDeleteThe diagnosis of vitiligo is made based on a physical examination, medical history, and laboratory tests. Although the main symptoms of vitiligo to diagnose are white patches on skin, premature graying of hair, hairfall etc.
DeleteIs there any treatment available for Vitiligo?
ReplyDeleteCurrently there are various treatment options available.but successful treatment is mentioned in ayurveda.
DeleteWhat precautions should vitiligo patient take?
ReplyDeletePrecautions for vitiligo patients:
Delete• Don’t scratch or rub the skin vigorously.
• Protect affected areas from the sunburn.
• Have a balanced diet, cut down on junk and processed foods.
we need to spread awareness about vitiligo..
ReplyDeleteHow long does it take to treat Vitiligo?
ReplyDeleteIt is difficult to state definitely, as each patient shows variable response at a variable pace. The duration of treatment ranges between 6 months to many years.
DeleteIs vitiligo contagious?
ReplyDeleteVitiligo is not at all contagious and there is nothing to worry about this problem as it can be cured with the right treatment.
DeleteHow is Vitiligo diagnosed?
ReplyDeleteDiagnosis is most often based on the finding of milky white patches on the skin on clinical examination. Also, examination of these white patches under a special ‘Wood's lamp’ and biopsy can further confirm the diagnosis.
DeleteIs Vitiligo an inherited condition?
ReplyDeleteIt is estimated that approximately 5 - 30% of Vitiligo patients give a family history of Vitiligo. Therefore it is difficult to say if Vitiligo is truly an inherited condition.
DeleteWhat Treatment Options Are Available?
ReplyDeletePresently there are number of treatment options available as compared to the past PUVA therapy, steroid creams, relatively newer modalities of treatment are narrow brand UVB, skin grafting, and pigment transplantation. But all these treatment is expensive. If you want to treat your disease in natural way then you will try ayurvedic treatment.
DeleteHello Mam,
ReplyDeleteMy name Mohd Usman living west up Bijnor.I am having white spot on my right hand near Elbow but it is no so much visible. is it symptoms of Vittiligo??
First, it is important to find a doctor who is knowledgeable about vitiligo and takes the disorder seriously.
DeleteIs vitiligo can be cure completely?
ReplyDeleteYes vitiligo can be cure completely if the right treatment will be taken at right time and taken the precautions.
DeleteWhat are the precautions which can be taken by vitiligo patients?
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DeleteThe vitiligo patients must take care of few things which are as follows : Don’t scratch or rub the skin vigorously, Protect affected areas from the sunburn, Have a balanced diet, cut down on junk and processed foods and Take adequate sleep.
DeleteWhere does the word "vitiligo" come from?
ReplyDeleteIt is believed that the word "vitiligo" comes from Latin. The first part of the word, "viti" is from the Latin word "vitium" meaning a mark or blemish. The suffix, "ligo" is a common Latin ending meaning to bind or cause.
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Do not allow vitiligo to interfere with the joy of living.
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