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Acupuncture is a very effective remedy for the treatment of facial hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, dark circles, fine lines.
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If you see continual and long-term white patches of depigmentation on your skin, it could be vitiligo. Vitiligo is a condition that appears when melanocytes in your skin are no more alive. This bunch of cells is responsible for producing the melanin pigment that endows the skin with its colour as well as protects it from the harmful UV rays. The area which may be affected by this dermatological disease varies from person to person, and it can also affect the hair, mouth and eyes as well. In most...more
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Vitiligo or Leucoderma 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. The most widely accepted view is that the depigmentation...more
The hair that grows on areas affected by Vitiligo sometimes turns white. The most widely accepted view is that the depigmentation...more
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People suffering from Vitiligo have patches of discolored skin on face, limbs, and body. Though the condition is neither life-threatening nor contagious, the unsightly patches may beget emotional stress.
Vitiligo may also affect hair, inside of mouth and eyes. It may turn a portion of hair white, discolor a part of the mouth and change the natural colour of eyes.
There is traditional treatment for this disease, but the outcome is often unpredictable. Such treatment may also c...more
Vitiligo may also affect hair, inside of mouth and eyes. It may turn a portion of hair white, discolor a part of the mouth and change the natural colour of eyes.
There is traditional treatment for this disease, but the outcome is often unpredictable. Such treatment may also c...more
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The patches of discoloration on the face are unsightly, to say the least. Yet there is hardly any cure for Vitiligo. Although there are treatments for Vitiligo available, it is not possible to cure the patient completely. Either it comes back or it refuses to completely fade away. This is why people suffering from Vitiligo have been searching for alternative therapies.
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Green tea is the go-to beverage when it comes to detoxifying the body and enhancing immunity. Surprisingly, it is used ...more
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What is vitiligo?
Vitiligo is an acquired autoimmune disorder in which there is a focal loss of melanocytes which are pigment-producing cells in the skin and give tone to our skin. In case of vitiligo; melanocytes are targeted by the immune system of the body and are destroyed resulting in loss of pigment from the area.
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Family history of vitiligo
Family history of autoimmune disorders such as diabetes, thyroid, adrenal disorders etc.
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Vitiligo is an acquired autoimmune disorder in which there is a focal loss of melanocytes which are pigment-producing cells in the skin and give tone to our skin. In case of vitiligo; melanocytes are targeted by the immune system of the body and are destroyed resulting in loss of pigment from the area.
Risk factors
Family history of vitiligo
Family history of autoimmune disorders such as diabetes, thyroid, adrenal disorders etc.
Associated aut...more
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Common conditions affecting the cornea: Some of the common conditions that affect the cornea are:
Injuries: In case of a minor injury and scratch the cornea has the capability to heal on its own. But in case of deeper injuries, there might be corneal scarring, leading to a haze in the cornea along with impaired vision. In case of deep injury, you could experience pain in the eye, sensitivity, reduced vision, inflammation of the eye, headache, vomiting and nausea.
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Injuries: In case of a minor injury and scratch the cornea has the capability to heal on its own. But in case of deeper injuries, there might be corneal scarring, leading to a haze in the cornea along with impaired vision. In case of deep injury, you could experience pain in the eye, sensitivity, reduced vision, inflammation of the eye, headache, vomiting and nausea.
Allergies: The...more
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Jaundice is a medical condition, which is characterized by the yellow coloring of the skin and eyes. It generally occurs when there is an excess of bilirubin in your system. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment formed in the liver by the breakdown of red blood cells. It normally gets discharged by the liver along with other dead red blood cells. So if you are suffering from jaundice, it usually indicates that you have some serious problems regarding the functioning of your liver, pancreas, or gallbladd...more
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The main sign of vitiligo is patchy loss of skin colour. Usually, the discolouration first shows on sun-exposed areas, such as the hands, feet, arms, face and lips.
Vitiligo signs include:
Patchy loss of skin colour
Premature whitening or greying of the hair on your scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows or beard
Loss of colour in the tissues that line the inside of your mouth and nose (mucous membranes)
Loss of or change in colour of the inner layer of the eyeball (retina)
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Vitiligo signs include:
Patchy loss of skin colour
Premature whitening or greying of the hair on your scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows or beard
Loss of colour in the tissues that line the inside of your mouth and nose (mucous membranes)
Loss of or change in colour of the inner layer of the eyeball (retina)
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Vitiligo is one of the skin diseases causing the cosmetic problem. It is a common puzzling disorder of great socio-medical importance characterized by hypopigmented and/or depigmented milky white or ivory white maculae on the skin, resulting from the loss of cutaneous melanocytes.
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