Vitiligo / Psoriasis/ Eczema

Vitiligo is a pigmentation disorder in which melanocytes (cells that make pigment) in the skin, the mucous membranes (tissues tha line the inside of mouth and nose),genital and rectal areas are destroyed . As a result ,white patches of skin appear on different parts of the body. The hair that grows in areas affected by vitiligo usually turn white .It is a relatively common skin condition which can cause extreme distress to sufferers because of its obviously unusual appearance. It is an autoimmune condition and may have a genetic predisposition. You cannot catch vitiligo , it is not infectious or contagious.

Treatment of vitiligo usually takes a long time .Medical treatment helps to arrest the spread of depigmentation and in some cases may bring back the pigmentation .Phototherapy has been shown to be very effective in the treatment of vitiligo . NB-UVB is now replacing other conventional treatments of vitiligo as it is safe and effective while taking less time. It is also considered safe for children and lactating mothers too.

At Skin Mantraa, we have full body UVB chamber for the treatment of extensive vitiligo, as well as targeted phototherapy for few and stubborn localized vitiligo patches at inaccessible areas.UVB phototherapy is also used for the treatment of psoriasis,atopic dermatitis, pruritus. Repigmentation in cases of stable vitiligo can be achieved by various dermatosurgical techniques.Method to be used depends on the type and site of lesion. Hence selection of appropriate surgical technique is important for good cosmetic results .