Vitiligo: Will Your Child Have White Patches On Skin - Expert Busts 8 Common Myths
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Vitiligo is an auto-immune disorder that causes your skin to lose its colour or pigment. When the skin cells that make pigment, melanocytes, are attacked and destroyed, it causes the skin to turn a milky-white colour and this is known as vitiligo. While it is usually a completely harmless disorder and people with vitiligo can lead a normal life, it often has a psychological impact on people. There are also several myths associated with vitiligo. Dr Soumya Jagadeesan, Associate Professor, Dermatology, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, dispels vitiligo myths and misconceptions.
Is Vitiligo Incurable? Know All About Skin Disorder Dr Soumya Jagadeesan busts 8 common misconceptions that people have about vitiligo. Read on. cre Trending Stories 1. Myth: Vitiligo is caused by certain foods, especially sour-tasting food items
Fact: Vitiligo is not caused by any particular food item. However, a balanced diet rich in antioxidants, while avoiding junk and fried food...