Vitiligo affects millions of people worldwide, but it rarely receives the same attention as other skin diseases. Although it doesn’t harm the health of those who suffer from it, it can cause a great amount of stress and embarrassment.
The condition prevents areas of your skin from producing melanin, the pigment responsible for your skin color. This causes those affected areas to turn white. While there’s no complete cure for vitiligo, identifying and treating it early can greatly limit its effects.
If you notice that you are developing white patches of skin for no discernible cause, this could be a sign of vitiligo, and you should see your doctor immediately. Other, less common signs of the condition involve premature graying of the hair, loss of color in the lining of your mouth and changing eye color. The effects of the disease generally appear on the parts of your skin that see the most sunlight, but they can appear anywhere.
If you have any questions about vitiligo or about changes in your skin, please call us today at 865-690-9467. Skin health is an important part of total body wellness. Schedule an appointment with one of our board certified physicians to get your skin the care it needs so it can reach its fullest, healthiest potential.
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