Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a rather mysterious condition that may affect people of all ethnicities, but is far more noticeable in people with darker skin, as the white blotches contrast more heavily with their natural pigmentation.

The causes behind vitiligo are unknown, but studies seem to link the onset of vitiligo with changes to the immune system, and many people who have vitiligo also have some form of autoimmune disease such as celiac or lupus. Some have even commented that flare-ups in their disease seemed to aggravate their vitiligo. Mental stress seems to speed up the loss of pigments.

Vitiligo often first appears on parts of the body that come into a lot of contact with the sun, particularly the hands and eyelids.

In and of itself, the only harm that is associated with vitiligo is that it removes the body’s natural protection from UV radiation from the sun. However, for many people, vitiligo is the cause of tremendous mental distress, as they see their own image change uncontrollably.

Though there is no known cure for vitiligo, there are some treatments that inhibit its progression. Immune-suppressing medications are considered effective in slowing vitiligo down, as is phototherapy, a treatment where the skin is exposed to UV light in a contained environment.

That being said, some people opt to give in to the radical change and either let the vitiligo run its course or choose to de-pigment their skin voluntarily.

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