Question 1

silver white stray hairs in one small area just below the main eyebrow. early sign of vitiligo?!? only 26, aunt has vitiligo. fair south asian skin.

Accepted Answer

WHITE HAIR EYEBROW: THIS IS KNOWN AS POLIOSIS.
IT IS HARMLESS.
IT CAN BE HEREDITARY.
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NOT TO WORRY!

Question 2

i am suffering from vitiligo from 1 week.. how i can control in early stage?

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Find the cause: Until one knows what may be causing it, one has no way to prevent it.  Although vitiligo is considered an autoimmune disorder, the exact cause may never be discovered although treatments are available with variable success rate. Do you suffer from any thyroid disease?  See dermatologist if concerned.

Question 3

what are the early symptoms of vitiligo starting out?

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Light spots: Most vitiligo does not cause symptoms other than light spots.  Common areas include the fingers, knees, elbows, mouth, eyes, and genitalia, but all skin can be involved.  Examination of skin with a black light (or, better yet, a medical grade "wood's lamp") helps show contrast between normally pigmented skin and skin affected by vitiligo.

Question 4

hi i have white spots on my body which looks like my skin is peeling off bit by bit could thid be a sign of vitiligo?

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Rash:  Vitiligo causes lack of pigment to affected areas of skin rather than causing peeling patches. You need to be evaluated to get an accurate diagnosis.

Question 5

i was diagnosed with vitiligo. it is in early stage but spots appear everyday. can i use ginkgo or alpha lipoic acid to stop progression? i'm pregnant

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NO   NO: Neither of these will be of any benefit for anything. You are foolish to use these, especially during pregnancy. Topical steroid cream is safe to use during pregnancy and MAY reverse vitiligo. If you have a significant emotional problem with vitiligo you can use cover-up cream or skin dye. See a dermatologist for best results.

Question 6

can vitiligo be temporary?

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Vitiligo: It is mostly a persistent condition but can be treated, depending on its extent, a dermatologist can help you.

Question 7

how can you cure vitiligo?

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Ultraviolet light : Evidence has shown that some repigmentation of the areas involved with vitiligo can occur after treatment with ultraviolet light. There is also a laser that can help this condition ask your dermatologist about these treatments.

Question 8

how can i reverse vitiligo?

Accepted Answer

Topicals, UV light: Vitiligo can be mild or severe, stay in remission for many years but suddenly flare and then spread to involve larger parts of the body. It can be treated with various topicals (ie: elidel, (pimecrolimus) protopic, topical steroids, tretinoin), light therapy (puva, uvb laser, light box). These treatments can help with repigmentation but does not cure the disease, may continue to recur and worsen.

Question 9

is vitiligo possible in baby?

Accepted Answer

Pigmentary derm: Vitiligo most commonly manifests in adulthood but can certainly be seen in kids and pre-school children. Your pediatrician, family doctor, pediatric internist  or dermatologist can help confirm the diagnosis. Autoimmune related diseases (diabetes type 1, thyroid disorders, adrenal insufficiency, etc.) should be screened during history and physical at well check exams.

Question 10

what can be used to heal vitiligo?

Accepted Answer

Vitiligo: Healing vitiligo is not easy and you need to see a specialist about this.

To prepare yourself you should look up "vitiligo" in an article from the Mayo Clinic.

"www.mayoclinic.org"

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Silver white stray hairs in one small area just below the main eyebrow. early sign of vitiligo?!? only 26, aunt has vitiligo. fair south asian skin.

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I am suffering from vitiligo from 1 week.. how i can control in early stage?

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What are the early symptoms of vitiligo starting out?

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Hi i have white spots on my body which looks like my skin is peeling off bit by bit could thid be a sign of vitiligo?

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I was diagnosed with vitiligo. it is in early stage but spots appear everyday. can i use ginkgo or alpha lipoic acid to stop progression? i'm pregnant

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Can vitiligo be temporary?

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