Are You Suffering From Vitiligo?

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Are you suffering from Vitiligo?

Postby dree22 » Mar 1, 2010 5:12 pm

Vitiligo is more commonly known as leucoderma, which simply means white (leuco) skin (derma), i.e. a skin disorder where it loses its normal coloration. It is also medically known as achromia, which means loss of color.

Basically, Vitiligo can hardly be called as a disease but a skin- disorder that has more social than medical significance, especially amongst the dark skin people. Due to retarded melanin formation, there is loss of pigmentation.

The Vitiligo sufferers are observed all over the world, including the white skin communities. However, epidemiologically most cases are recorded in India (8.8%) and Mexico. Males and females are affected equally, inclusive of children age group. It may begin at any age. Childhood vitiligo is not uncommon.
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Re: Are you suffering from Vitiligo?

Postby meign » Oct 1, 2010 1:56 am

Thanks! Can we do something to prevent this? Any fruits and veggies that can help?
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