Vitiligo
About the disease & condition
Vitiligo is a skin condition characterized by loss of pigment, leading to well-defined white patches on the skin. It can affect any part of the body and may progress over time. While primarily a cosmetic concern, vitiligo can have significant emotional and social impact.
Known symtoms
- Well-defined white patches on hands, face, or other areas of the body
- Gradual spread or enlargement of patches over time
- Sometimes associated with loss of pigment in hair or eyes
Known causes
- Autoimmune destruction of pigment-producing cells (melanocytes)
- Genetic predisposition
- Occasionally triggered by stress, skin injury, or certain illnesses
Care
- Clinical examination by a dermatologist
- Wood’s lamp examination to detect subtle or early patches
- Sun protection to prevent sunburn and reduce contrast
- Topical treatments such as corticosteroids or calcineurin inhibitors
- Light therapy (PUVA or NB-UVB) for repigmentation
- Camouflage makeup for cosmetic and aesthetic concerns
Relevant Specialities
Pediatrics
Our Paediatrics services provide comprehensive, family-centred care for infants, children and adolescents. Be it routine check-ups, immunisations, complex, multisystem treatment or critical care. Our multidisciplinary team of paediatricians, neonatologists, paediatric surgeons, cardiologists, neurologists, nephrologists, dietitians and therapists work together to design personalised care plans supported by advanced diagnostics, paediatric endoscopy, PICU services and transplant-linked pathways. We deliver round-the-clock emergency and intensive paediatric support (including ECMO and CRRT where needed) and run specialist clinics for respiratory, gastroenterology, cardiology, neurology, renal and growth or developmental concerns.
Our Paediatrics services provide comprehensive, family-centred care for infants, children and adolescents. Be it routine check-ups, immunisations, complex, multisystem treatment or critical care. Our multidisciplinary team of paediatricians, neonatologists, paediatric surgeons, cardiologists, neurologists, nephrologists, dietitians and therapists work together to design personalised care plans supported by advanced diagnostics, paediatric endoscopy, PICU services and transplant-linked pathways. We deliver round-the-clock emergency and intensive paediatric support (including ECMO and CRRT where needed) and run specialist clinics for respiratory, gastroenterology, cardiology, neurology, renal and growth or developmental concerns.
