Vitiligo

Overview of Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a disease where the immune system turns against itself (an autoimmune disease) where immune cells of the body attack the color-producing (pigment-producing) cells to cause white patches on the skin, which may contain hairs that are white in color. The discolored areas usually get bigger with time. The condition can affect the skin on any part of the body. It can also affect the hair and the inside of the mouth.

Normally, the color of hair and skin is determined by melanin. Vitiligo occurs when cells that produce melanin die or stop functioning. Vitiligo affects people of all skin types, but it may be more noticeable in people with darker skin. The condition is not life-threatening or contagious. It can be stressful or make you feel bad about yourself.

Symptoms of Vitiligo

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Patchy loss of skin color, which usually first appears on the hands, face, and areas around body openings and the genitals

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Premature whitening or graying of the hair on your scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows or beard

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Loss of color in the tissues that line the inside of your mouth and nose (mucous membranes)

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Causes of Vitiligo

Vitiligo occurs when pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) die or stop producing melanin — the pigment that gives your skin, hair, and eyes color. The involved patches of skin become lighter or white. It’s unclear exactly what causes these pigment cells to fail or die. It may be related to:

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A disorder of the immune system (an autoimmune condition)

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Family history (heredity)

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A trigger event, such as stress, severe sunburn or skin trauma, such as contact with a chemical

Ayurvedic Treatment of Vitiligo

At Atharvaveda, we offer a very effective treatment methodology based on the classical texts of Ayurveda. The treatment comprises administration of rasayanas, application of specially formulated oils/powders/packs externally, along with US-FDA approved hair therapy that Stimulates hair growth and reduces hair breakage Visible results in 5 weeks without any side effects.

Apart from medical management, controlling Stress, eating healthy & balanced diet rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals and a healthy lifestyle are extremely necessary to arrest hair loss.