Question 1

can vitiligo be cured?

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No: We don't fully understand the pathophysiology of vitiligo.  It is considered an autoimmune disorder, and sometimes associated with systemic autoimmune conditions. Treatment that are modestly successful all relate to suppressing the immune system in the skin, such as cortisone creams, steroid-sparing immunomodulators and uv therapy.  Some people undergo punch grafts, but with modest success.

Question 2

what to do if i have vitiligo?

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Go on living!: Hi. Vitiligo will not hurt you, unless you forget to put sunscreen over it for a day in the sun!   ;-)
Sometimes it clusters with other autoimmune diseases, so if your health status changes, see your doc!
Good luck!

Question 3

how to stop vitiligo expansion?

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Tough: I recommend seeing a dermatologist.  There are some treatments which may help stop progression of lesion, though there is not a treatment that is 100% effective in all patients.

Question 4

i'm scared i might have vitiligo, what do i do?

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See a doctor: I would see a doctor who can probably tell you whether or not you have vitiligo. Sometimes a biopsy of the skin may be necessary.

Question 5

what to do if i am scared , do i have vitiligo?

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Not Sure: Based on your question you do not get vitiligo from being scared, but it sounds like you might have a rash you are worried about.  You should resubmit your questions and describe the rash.

Question 6

what are the food items to be taken in vitiligo?

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Natural Vitiligo Tx: No one therapy for vitiligo works all patients, but most commonly a topical corticosteroid is prescribed.  Foods that are rich in folic acid, vit B12 and vit c can be helpful.  A study published in 1992 showed 80% of the subjects improved with a 3 year course of 2mg folic acid, 500mg vit c 2x/day and injections of B12 evry 2 weeks.  There is some evidence that ginkgo biloba will slow vitiligo too.

Question 7

what to do if i have pseudoxanthoma elsticum and vitiligo. seriously?

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Pseudo...: As far as I can gather there are a number of approaches to management of psuedoxanthoma elasticum and vitiligo. I would start with a visit to your doctor who will then most likely refer you to a dermatologist. If you don't mind could you please let me know what develops - this is something I don't see often.

Question 8

i am suffering from vitiligo looking for any vitiligo matrimonial sites ?

Accepted Answer

I'm not sure...: ...That there are any. The national vitiligo foundation (www.Nvfi.Org) might be able to help you.

Question 9

vitiligo is curable?

Accepted Answer

No known cure: There is no known way to prevent or cure vitiligo. However, several methods, including cosmetics, re-pigmentation using uv light therapy, corticosteroid creams, depigmentation of unaffected skin areas, and skin grafting, can be used to improve the appearance of skin severely affected by vitiligo.

Question 10

is vitiligo contagious?

Accepted Answer

No: Vitiligo is considered an autoimmune disorder that is inherent to one's immune system.  It is not contagious.

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