VITILIGO

Vitiligo is a skin condition whose exact cause is unknown. In Vitiligo, patches of skin lose their pigmentation. This disease affects an estimated 1% of the world’s population. It affects individuals of all ethnic origins and both sexes but is much more easily noticed on darker skin as areas that fail to tan.

VitiligoPrescription steroid creams are the safest and simplest initial treatment, especially for recently diagnosed or spreading Vitiligo. They are usually applied twice daily, and results require three to six months.