Authors : S. S. Arsad, V. B. Bhatkar and U. R. Kathale
Page Nos : 27-30
Description :
Vitiligo is commonly found skin disorder in which white patches are seen on the skin. These patches affect the cosmetic beauty as well as it causes psychological stress to the patient suffering from it. The social stigma is also remarkable in case of female patients. The vitiligo is classified in various types by Global Issues Consensus Conference. The phototherapy is main subject of interest for the treatment of vitiligo but some other treatment methods are also found to be effective for a particular type of vitiligo. We have studied these classifications and various treatment modalities adopted for the treatment. The skin type and its interaction with light as well as other pharmacological treatment are discussed here.
Key words: Vitiligo, melanocyte, corticosteroid, pimecrolimus
