Best Vitiligo Treatment in Delhi

The exact reason for the occurrence of vitiligo is still unclear. Researchers suggest the following reasons could potentially be the cause:

• Autoimmune Disorder: An autoimmune disorder in which cytotoxic T-cell lymphocytes (immune system cells) destroy melanin-producing cells (melanocytes), resulting in a lack of skin pigment in specific areas.
• Genetics: In some cases, vitiligo may be passed down from affected parents to family members.
• Immune System: Changes in the immune system can trigger issues like vitiligo. Gene variations may attack melanocytes, leading to the appearance of white patches.
• Other Factors: It has been observed that emotional stress and mental trauma can also lead to the aggravation of vitiligo.

To get best vitiligo treatment in Delhi, book an appointment with Dadu Medical Centre, a leading vitiligo treatment clinic in Delhi, Vasant vihar.

• Generalized: This is the most common form of vitiligo, where small, irregular-shaped white patches appear across various parts of the body in a symmetrical pattern. These patches can spread over time.
• Segmental: Segmental vitiligo is characterized by affecting only one side of the body in a unilateral pattern. This type of vitiligo often starts from an early age and is more likely to stabilize after a short period of time.
• Mucosal: Mucosal vitiligo affects the mucous membranes, which are found on the mouth, nose, genitals & other body openings. 
• Focal: It is a rare type of vitiligo, where white patches develop in small areas and do not tend to spread over time.
• Universal: It is the most severe & rare type of vitiligo, where over 80% of the body’s skin loses pigmentation.

Symptoms of vitiligo appear as white patches on the skin. Here are some common symptoms of vitiligo:

• Milky white patches.
• Quick sunburns.
• Itching.
• Loss of pigmentation in mucous membranes.
• Graying or whitening of hair on the body, beard, etc.
• The most common areas affected by vitiligo include the hands, feet, arms, legs, and face.

Early symptoms usually appear by the age of 20, while most of them experience it before the age of 40. Thus, it has been reported that most cases have the onset of vitiligo in the age group of 10 to 30.

Various options available for vitiligo treatment in Delhi at Dadu Medical Centre are:
 

Medications: 

This comprises steroidal creams, vitamin D analogs, and calci-neurin inhibitors.
 

Adjunctive Therapies:

• PUVA light therapy- In this treatment, the UVA light is coupled with a medicine psoralen to restore the color of the skin. The treatment requires the supervision of a dermatologist.
• NBUVB light therapy- This is a mostly chosen method for vitiligo treatment in Delhi. It is therapeutically more effective with minimal side-effects.
   

Excimer laser: 

Laser vitiligo treatment can be used if medications  are not able to provide the desired results. Laser vitiligo treatments display effective results within the expected timeline. In this method, a laser is used to repigment the skin and restore the colour. Excimer laser is a 308 nm wavelength laser.
 

Surgical Options:

In this surgery normal skin tissue grafts from the unaffected parts of the patients’ body area like hips can be taken and surgically placed over the affected skin. A split-thickness graft is harvested from a suitable donor area of the skin and is treated with an enzyme. The different cellular components of a skin graft are separated, and the suspension is prepared out of those cellular components. The suspension contains melanocyte and Keratinocyte. After the preparation of the recipient bed, the cell suspension is spread thinly and evenly with a spatula on the dermabraded recipient skin area.

• Avoid sun exposure.
• Use sunscreen regularly with SPF 30+.
• Avoid scrubbing or itching the patches.
• Consume a Healthy diet.
• Avoid applying harsh chemicals.
• Manage stress by performing yoga or meditation.