World Vitiligo Day: June 25 is observed as World Vitiligo Day. This day is devoted to increasing vitiligo awareness with scientific facts to debunk stigma and stereotypes. The theme for 2025 is “Innovation for each skin that works on AI”, which indicates the growth of II in the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions.
HT Lifestyle turned to experts to solve common errors around Vitiligo with scientific facts and share skin care tips for daily management.
Common misconceptions of vitiligo
Vitiligo is often stigmatized, and most of this stigma originates from the place of ignorance and lack of proper physiological understanding of this condition of the skin.
D -Ranish Shah, Senior Consultant Children’s Dermatology at Narayana Health SRCC Children’s Hospital in Mumbai, shared with HT Lifestyle The Common Myths.
For the first time, he developed the basics, explaining the basics of vitiligo. Dr. Shah said: “Milky white spots in this condition are due to the loss of cell function that produces pigment called melanocytes. It is important to dispel all the mistakes with science.
Dr. Shah shared these myths, sharing them with medical facts:
Myth 1: Vitiligo – White Version Version
This is the reason why leprosy is also called “Safed Kodh”.
Facts:
- Vitiligo and leprosy can cause pale spots, but they look completely different. A dermatologist can conveniently differentiate them.
- Leprosy – bacterial infection that affects the skin and nerves. This is due to the loss of sensation and, if not treated, may occur deformations
- Vitiligo is basically autoimmune character. This means that the body’s immunity begins to act against its own melanocytes.
Myth 2: Vitiligo is contagious
It is assumed that touching, sharing food or close contact spread it.
Fact: Vitiligo is not contagious because it is an autoimmune disease.
Myth 3: This is caused by use
Patients are forced to make dramatic changes in their diet. They vary from stopping all white foods, not a combination of milk with acidic food, milk and onions.
Fact: The diet has no role in the cause of the causal cause. Balanced nutrition with a mixture of nutrients is the best vitiligo diet.
Myth 4: Vitiligo inherit and all future descendants affected patients will suffer
This causes major problems for marital prospects among patients with vitiligo
Facts:
- Although it can work in families, the heritage model is not simple.
- The risk of vitiligo in the total population is about 0.5% to 2%. The risk can be from 7% to 10% if parents have vitiligo.
Myth 5: Vitiligo is incurable
Facts:
- If you start early, there are great vitiligo treatment options.
- Once melanocytes are destroyed, the replication prognosis becomes poor.
- Topical medicines, phototherapy and surgical procedures are all good options based on the type and degree of vitiligo.
Dr. Shah also turned to more reverse myths, which are introduced in blind stereotypes and social prejudices. She said: “Then there are different myths that surround vitiligo, many of which do not even deserve discussion. This includes beliefs such as vitiligo – this is a punishment for past sins (karma), it happens because of poor hygiene, religious rituals, such as the binding of threads, it can magically cure it, it affects only Medicines like medicine. ”
Skin care for vitiligo
While myths are clouded by people’s opinion, good skin care is the first step towards the vitiligo management and the return of confidence. Skin care also helps in Vitiligo’s daily management. Dr. Markets Capor, celebritor dermatologist and co-founder of the aesthetic clinics that shared with HT Lifestyle that the care of Vitiligo is also about skin protection, especially from the damage to the sun.
She Said, “From A Clinical Perspective, Skincare Must Be Personalised and Holistic. Daily Use of Gentle, Fragrance-Free Misturisers and Broad-Spectrum sunscreens is essential, as vitiligo-prone. Sun Damage IMPORTAN AMPORTT AREMUTEM’S ROLBAL Studies. What local therapies, such as raxalitinib, especially in combination with a narrow -lane phototherapy of ultraviolet radiation can lead to significant replication with minimal side effects. “
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Note for readers: This article is intended only for information purposes rather than to replace professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of a doctor with any medical issues.
