What is Vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a disease characteris by the destruction of melanocytes. The skin cells responsible for producing melanin, the pigment. That gives skin its colour. This destruction is caused by the body’s immune system attacking these cell. Leading to patches of skin losing their colour and turning white. The condition can affect any part of the body, including the skin, hair, and mucous membranes.
Types of Vitiligo
Vitiligo is categorised into several types base on the pattern and extent of depigmentation:
- Generalised (nonsegmental): The most common type, characterised by widespread and randomly distributed areas of depigmentation across the body, often appearing symmetrically.
- Segmental (unilateral): A less common type. Where depigmentation occurs on one side or segment of the body, such as one leg or one side of the face, and tends to stabilise after 6 to 12 months.
- Focal : A type where there are a few scattered macules in one area, commonly seen in children.
- Acrofacial : Depigmentation affecting the fingers and periorificial areas.
- Mucosal : Depigmentation limited to the mucous membranes.
- Universal : A rare type where depigmentation covers most of the body.
- Mixed type : A combination of segmental and generalised vitiligo.
Symptoms of Vitiligo
The symptoms of หากคุณสนใจเล่นพนันออนไลน์ที่ดีที่สุด สามารถสมัครสมาชิก UFABET ได้ที่นี่ พร้อมรับโปรโมชั่นพิเศษสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ vitilago can manifest in different ways:
- Patchy Loss of Skin Colour: The most noticeable symptom is the development of smooth white or light patches on the skin, known as macules or patches.
- Hair colour changes: Premature whitening or greying of hair on the scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, or beard can occur.
- Mucous membrane involvement: Loss of colour may affect the tissues lining the inside of the mouth and nose.
Some additional symptoms that may accompany vitiligo include:
- Itchy skin before depigmentation starts
- Eye problems like inflammation or swelling (uveitis)
- Increased susceptibility to painful sunburns on affected skin areas