vitiligo

There seems to be a strong link between vitiligo and the conditions of self, especially of the thyroid gland (such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves disease; alopecia areata, pernicious anemia, and inflammatory bowel disease; syndrome polyglandular autoimmune, diabetes). This is not the case in all patients who suffer from vitiligo, and in all patients who suffer from the conditions mentioned above, but they do not coexist in often enough to make it noticeable.
    * Genetics. This is a certain genetic factors, but in moderation only inherited it.
    * There is some suggestion that melanocytes have an inherent flaw within themselves. This proposal has been made because of some irregularities seen in the cells.
    * Metabolic problems caused by oxidation in the melanocytes, which cause oxidative stress. Then this is believed to cause the accumulation of free radicals are toxic to melanocytes, which led to their destruction.
    * In some cases, vitiligo is going to happen, specifically in the area where the nerve is destroyed. It is permissible for the sectoral distribution of the loss of pigmentation out along the dermatome - the distribution of skin nerve supply.

Treatment needs to be tailored to the specific patient. Not all patients respond the same way for the treatment given. The options are:
Medical treatment for vitiligo

Medical treatment aims to encourage the return of pigmentation to be held in depigmented areas. The source of melanocytes remaining he hit the hair follicles, and the limits of some pests, and a few epidermal melanocytes survive the process of pigmentation. Different types of treatment include: