Vitiligo

Vitiligo appears as discolored patches of skin. Although the exact cause of vitiligo is unknown, it's likely an autoimmune disorder with a genetic propensity. Your body automatically attacks melanocytes, the skin cells responsible for producing pigment and protecting your skin from harmful UV rays. As a relatively common skin condition, vitiligo occurs most often in darker-skinned people and in areas most often exposed to the sun, such as the neck, arms, face, legs, and feet. It can, however, affect any area of the skin.

Our Solution

We use topical steroids for our treatment, such as Calcineurin Inhibitors, which suppress the immune system. We also use narrow-band UVB, a form of phototherapy that restores the skin's appearance. Makeup and spray tans provide camouflage for the disease as well.