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Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks melanocytes resulting in irregular, depigmented patches on the skin.
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Even though it can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or ethnicity, its visibility on darker skin often adds a layer of social and emotional difficulty.
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Doctors explained that this autoimmune condition has no one-size-fits-all treatment, and outcomes are unpredictable.
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Yet the social stigma attached to visible white patches drives families to search for a “quick fix”.
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Doctors urge parents to stay calm, choose one trusted dermatologist, and understand that vitiligo is not life-threatening, nor contagious.
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Many alternate systems of medicine, such as Unani and Ayurveda, contain heavy metals like lead and arsenic and can lead to toxicity and even skin cancer in the long run.