Astha Shah on his skin condition vitiligo: Vitiligo is a condition of the skin that loses the color of the skin in different regions of the body. It often affects both sides symmetrically, such as the left and right hands or both knees. Some people develop discoloration in their mouth, in their scalp, or in … Read more
The greatest concern of the people of India and the Indian subcontinent is those who are associated with white or pale lesions of skin diseases. Clinically similar diseases frequently seen in children include vitiligo, pityriasis alba (PA), and polymorphic light eruption (PLE). Do not worry; Dermatologist Dr. Vidushi JainThe Medical Head of Dermalinks explains the … Read more
World Vitiligo Day 2022: Vitiligo, also known as ‘leucoderma’ or ‘white leprosy’, is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells that produce pigment, causing tissue damage. Melanocytes are the cells that produce the skin pigment melanin, which gives your skin its color; When melanocytes die, white patches appear. Every year, … Read more