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He is suffering from vitiligo since 1.5yrs and under medication with little improvement.plz. tell about its cause and chances of curability.
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Depends: It is believed that most of the cases are from an autoimmune process which destroys the melanin-producing cells accounting for skin pigment. However the exact mechanism remains unknown and cure elusive. Has your child been treated with uvb-nb phototherapy which can be successful in many cases. The underlying immune disorder, if any , needs be treated as well.
Answered 3/27/2014
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