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Best Doctors for Vitiligo in Indore

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder that manifests as white patches on the skin due to the loss of melanocytes, the cells that render colour to the skin. The root cause of this disease remains ambiguous, though it is conjectured to be an amalgamation of genetic and environmental elements. The primary symptom is the appearance of white patches on various parts of the body, primarily the face, hands and feet. In certain individuals, vitiligo may also present with inflammation of the eye (uveitis) or hearing loss. Treatment includes topical medications, phototherapy and surgical treatments, all aimed at restoring lost skin colour, halting disease progression and averting the formation of new patches.

Indore has seen an increase in the number of vitiligo cases over the past few years due to factors such as genetics and environmental changes. Apollo Hospitals has some of the best vitiligo treatment doctors prepared to manage this condition with their vast expertise and state-of-the-art facilities.

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Dr Anushtha Tomar

MD Dermatology

Registration No

6214354

Language

English, हिंदी

3 years experience overall

Vijay Nagar , Indore


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Types/Stages of Vitiligo

Vitiligo can be broadly categorised into two main types:

  • Non-Segmental Vitiligo (NSV): Also referred to as generalized or bilateral vitiligo, it displays symmetrically distributed white patches on both sides of the body.

  • Segmental Vitiligo (SV): Less common than NSV, SV exhibits white patches on one side of the body.

Symptoms of Vitiligo

Some common symptoms associated with vitiligo include:

  • Loss of natural skin or hair colour, resulting in white patches or premature greying.

  • Areas of lost pigmentation are prone to sunburn.

  • Patches that turn white over time.

  • Potential hearing loss.

Tests to Diagnose Vitiligo

Doctors For vitiligo treatment diagnose the condition with a combination of tests:

  • Physical Examination: This involves a dermatologist examining the characteristically white patches on the skin.

  • Wood’s Lamp Examination: This device, emitting ultraviolet light, helps in visualising vitiligo-affected areas clearly.

  • Blood Tests: These are conducted to examine for other autoimmune diseases which may be associated with vitiligo.

  • Skin Biopsy: This test involves the removal and examination of a skin sample to confirm the absence of melanocytes.

Treatment or Surgery Options for Vitiligo at Apollo Hospitals in Indore

The skin disorder specialists at Apollo Hospital in Indore offer a number of treatment options for vitiligo:

  • Topical Medications: Topical creams such as corticosteroids or calcineurin inhibitors can stimulate repigmentation of the skin.

  • Phototherapy: Narrowband UVB light therapy can treat larger areas of vitiligo.

  • Surgical Treatments: For smaller, stable patches of vitiligo, surgical options such as skin grafting and autologous melanocyte-keratinocyte transplantation are available.

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