Vitiligo
In human body, cells called melanocytes are responsible for the production of a pigment called melanin. And this pigment gives the skin its color. Damage to these cells adversely affects the pigment production, causing the disease named Vitiligo, which manifests itself in skin whitening. It usually tends to start around the eyes, on fingertips, and in genital area.
Vitiligo disease, the cause of which is not exactly known, occurs when the immune system attacks healthy cells. This is called autoimmunity. Often times, autoimmune diseases such as Vitiligo appear in response to a sudden stress factor. It is also known that vitiligo is associated with certain vitamin and mineral deficiencies and diseases such as thyromegaly.
Vitiligo is a disease that only causes cosmetic problems. For this reason, it can affect a person psychologically and socially. Vitiligo treatment intends to fix the look of the skin, which, in turn, makes the client feel psychologically better. Although there is no treatment for vitiligo that eliminates the condition all in all, stress reduction and various medical, phototherapy, food supplements and surgical treatments can be applied.
The Treatment Process
We have itemized the process in steps once a decision is made for undergoing a vitiligo treatment. The steps are as follows;
Step.1
The client is examined. Information is provided about vitiligo. The treatment is determined depending on the severity of the condition.
Step.2
Agreed medications are prescribed in support of therapeutic treatment.
Step.3
The follow-up process of the patient is started in examine and if any by making an appointment for the procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vitiligo is a curable disease. However, the location, shape and prevalance of the condition plays on the the success of treatment. In its treatment, applying medications, taking vitamins and food supplements, phototherapy, surgery and stem cell treatments are used. However, even if it is treated, there is always a risk of developing vitiligo in different parts.
Topical practices such as applying treatments, oral vitamins and food supplements, stem cell treatments, surgical treatments and phototherapy are followed. Treatment is decided according to severity and prevalence of vitiligo.
Genetic factors, stress, toxic compounds, infections, immune system disorders all play a role in the development of vitiligo. Most patients attribute the onset of the disease to a specific life event, a crisis, loss of job or a beloved family member, an accident or a serious illness.
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Vitiligo is a skin disease in which some patches lighter in color than the individual’s are formed due to loss of pigment in the skin. This disease, also known as pied disease, may be common every 1 out of 100 people. This disease, which can occur at any age, begins to show symptoms before the age of 20. The main goal in the treatment of vitiligo is to restore the lighter or white patches of skin. Identifying the reason for this skin condition, the factors are either alleviated if not eliminated. Once the cause is identified, the doctor applies light therapy so that the skin recovers its natural color. Phototherapy and light therapy, also called excimer laser therapy, support the production of melanin pigment that gives the skin its color.
What Causes Vitiligo?
Symptoms of vitiligo can be listed as follows;
- Anemia
- Diabetes
- Psoriasis
- Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
- Stress
- Inflammatory Disease
- Sunburns
- Severe Traumas
It is recommended that patients who have these symptoms consult a specialist physician without delay. The doctor also carries out the treatment for underlying diseases. Once the cause of the disease -stress, for instance- is eliminated, the treatment process will become much easier.
It is observed that 30% of people with vitiligo have it inherently as there is often another family member who has it. Vitiligo changes the look of the skin, hence the look of the individiual. Psychological problems such as unhappiness, lack of self-confidence, depression and stress are mostly observed among people who suffer from vitiligo. For this reason, it is recommended that vitiligo patients receive therapy if they feel psychologically unwell.
You can also visit the Dr. Şirin Çelik’s clinic in Nişantaşı for treatment of vitiligo. Identifying the reason for this skin condition, an ideal method of treatment will be applied. As one of the reliable clinics for treatment of vitiligo, Dr. Şirin Çelik will help you regain your health in a short time by applying the ideal treatment. You can visit Dr. Şirin Çelik and make an appointment.