Getting to know – Vitiligo.
Posted by admin in Vitiligo on 24. Dec, 2010 | 2 Comments
Vitiligo or Leucoderma is an acquired pigmentation disorder of the skin and mucous membranes. It is characterized by circumscribed white patches of varying shapes and sizes on the skin. Vitiligo is a progressive disorder in which some or all of the melanocytes in the affected are destroyed. What is Vitiligo? Vitiligo or Leucoderma is an [...]
Vitiligo
Posted by admin in Vitiligo on 23. Jun, 2009 | Comments Off
We all have seen many people with white de-pigmented patches on their skin. We always wonder what could be the cause but have not asked for fear of causing embarrassment to the person affected. These white patches are called Vitiligo. It is due to a disorder of the skin pigment. Skin gets its color due [...]
