4 Facts You must Know about Vitiligo
3. The symptoms of vitiligo are quite prominent
White irregular patches of varying sizes are the main signs of vitiligo. These patches can be mostly found in areas where the skin is most exposed to the sun. Hands, feet, arms and the face are some of the more prominent areas where these white patches can be seen. Other areas where the patches form are the armpits and groin (where the leg meets the body), around the mouth, eyes, nostrils, navel, genitals and rectal areas. People with vitiligo also have hair that turns gray very early.
4. The treatments for vitiligo are not very effective so far
Although there are treatments for vitiligo, none of them have proven to be very effective prompting many to go for cosmetic procedures like applying cream to cover up the areas or getting a tattoo in the affected areas. There are also surgical treatments where a skin graft is done on the affected parts. Oral medicine and creams have proven to be ineffective in treating vitiligo.
Many people think that vitiligo is a sexually transmitted disease or a skin disease. It is neither. People with vitiligo often do better with counseling as they have initial problems accepting the change in their appearance.
